Position Closed: Fiscal Officer Position at Minnesota Sea Grant
The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is seeking a dedicated Fiscal Officer to join their Office of Budget and Analysis (OBA) team. This permanent, on-campus Civil Service Unit position offers a competitive salary range, starting at $63,627.20, and comes with some flex work arrangements after the completion of the probationary period[1].
The Fiscal Officer will play a vital role in managing the financial operations of the Minnesota Sea Grant College Program and the National Sea Grant Office. This includes overseeing financial operations, managing detailed account reconciliations, handling cash management functions, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and reporting requirements[2].
The Fiscal Officer will also be responsible for supporting the OBA in budget planning, execution tracking, and financial reporting for Sea Grant-related activities. The role requires proficiency in working with financial and reporting systems relevant to the University of Minnesota, federal granting agencies, and the National Sea Grant College Program[2].
To be eligible for this position, applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, have demonstrated experience with U of M financial systems such as HR PeopleSoft, EFS, and the Effort Certification System[3]. Candidates should also have experience with sponsored projects and non-sponsored program accounting, and be familiar with pre-award and post-award procedures[3].
Proficiency with Microsoft and Google Suite products is essential, as is the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including all levels of management[4]. The Fiscal Officer should also demonstrate a willingness to proactively seek information to solve complex budgeting problems and possess strong communication skills for effective collaboration with multiple staff members across multiple departments[4].
Applications for this position must be submitted online through the University of Minnesota's employment website. The application open date is June 25, 2024, and the application review date is July 28, 2024[5]. The job location is Duluth, Minnesota[6].
[1] Permanent, 100% time, on-campus Civil Service Unit position with some flex work arrangements available after the completion of the probationary period. [2] Responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, managing detailed account reconciliations, handling cash management functions, ensuring compliance with financial policies and reporting requirements, and supporting the OBA in budget planning, execution tracking, and financial reporting for Sea Grant-related activities. [3] Experience with U of M financial systems, sponsored projects and non-sponsored program accounting, and pre-award and post-award procedures are required. [4] Demonstrated ability to self-start, take initiative on assignments, strong communication skills, and knowledge of federal and state financial and fiscal regulations are necessary. [5] Application open date is June 25, 2024, and the application review date is July 28, 2024. [6] Job location is Duluth, Minnesota.
The Fiscal Officer position at the University of Minnesota Duluth demands individuals who have career-development opportunities in financial management and education-and-self-development in the form of proficiency with various financial and reporting systems, as well as skills-training for navigating pre-award and post-award procedures. This role requires submission through the university's online employment portal, with the application open period spanning June 25 to July 28, 2024, in Duluth, Minnesota.
