Finance Professional 1 - Rosemount, MN

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Job Family Finance

Full / Part Time Full-Time

Regular / Temporary Regular

Job Code 8221FG

Employee Class Civil Service

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About the Job

This position works within the Office of Finance and Budget in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS).

The primary responsibility will be to units within the Research and Outreach Centers (ROCs), but may support units in other areas as needed. This position provides grants management and accounting support to the units served and is expected to demonstrate ethical and respectful behavior in all position responsibilities. Customer service is a key focus for the CFANS Finance and Budget Office as we work to support the academic and research mission of the college.

This position is a critical team member in the Finance Cluster in CFANS. This position is located at the Rosemount Research and Outreach Centers in Rosemount, Minnesota.

Please note that this position is performed 100% on-site at our Rosemount, MN Research and Outreach Center.

This position will report to the ROCs / MAES Finance Manager. Responsibilities will include the following (does not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of related tasks) :

Major Areas of Accountability

Grants Management 30%

• Assist Faculty and Staff on grant proposals, budget development and MN GEMS preparation / approval and routing for sponsored projects
• Works closely with SPA / SFR to set up grants and subcontracts, assist with no-cost extension requests, rebudget requests, and close out of grants.
• Regular communications with grant PIs providing budget expertise, financial reporting and policy and procedure interpretation
• Analyze issues related to a specific grant, PI, type of charge; make recommendation to ameliorate the issues
• Processes subcontract invoices to ensure timely payments.
• Work closely with internal centers to create child accounts and manage projects across departments, involving providing expertise to other finance teams regarding reporting, policy, etc from the centers and prime sponsors
• Serve as backup for pre / post award across the ROC team in time of absence, sponsor deadline, overload

Budget and Financial Management 30%

Accounting Services 30%

Unit Administration 10%

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range : $25.50 - $28.85 ($53,040-$60,008); depending on education / qualifications / experience

Time Appointment Category : 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type : Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U :

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).