Financial Services Accountant

Hiring Department:  Business Service Center (BSC)

Hiring Salary/Position Classification:  $48,000 plus/year, Exempt, Full-time, Benefitted    
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
Work Schedule:  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM (Central Time) on the closing date.
Qualified internal candidates will receive first consideration.



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Position Details:      A Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.

The University of North Dakota (www.UND.edu) is seeking an individual who enjoys a challenge and strives for continuous improvement to join the Business Service Center team as an Financial Services Accountant.   The Business Service Center (BSC) offers financial services to over 30 UND departments with plans to expand centralization of these functions. This is a professional position reporting to the Business Service Center Manager under the direction of the Director of Financial Operations within the Division of Finance & Operations.

 The Financial Services Accountant will:

• Partner with assigned departments to effectively and responsibly manage departmental budgets.
• Oversee processing of departmental transactions and provide financial reporting, oversight and analysis.
• Demonstrate integrity and ethics in all business transactions.
• Be part of a team that advocates for process improvements and continually strives to be the benchmark in higher education financial services.
• Demonstrate adaptability, positive attitude, critical thinking skills, and value teamwork.
• Demonstrate superior customer service, integrity and commitment to efficiency and fiscally responsible activities.
• Use strong written and verbal communication skills, including active listening, critical thinking, and the ability to write and speak concisely and express thoughts clearly.
• Contribute to and work in a team environment.
• Organize, prioritize and complete responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and in particular, advanced knowledge of data analysis functions of Excel with ability to generate a management summary of the data.
• Successful completion of Criminal History Background Check.

 
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 


Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2 years of experience working in a financial setting
• Experience advising organizations on financial and business decisions
• Experience budgeting and preparing financial projections
• Experience with PeopleSoft Finance and HRMS (Human Resources/Payroll) modules
• Experience with Perceptive Content or similar accounts payable system
• Experience with  UND policies and procedures

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
 
 
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status during the application process.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.  The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus.  As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.  The report and statistical data can be found online at http://und.edu/discover/_files/docs/annual-security-report.pdf.  You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND 58202.