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Job ID359916 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyFinance Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code8224FG Employee ClassCivil Service About the Job The School of Dentistry is in search of an innovative, technically savvy accountant and analyst to join our finance team. This position is at the University of Minnesota job code 8244FG (Finance Professional 4 - Finance Generalist). The pay range for this position is $80,000-90,000/year depending on the qualifications that the finalist brings to the position. This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (some days on-site and some days remote) with the majority of work days on-site to support the the clinical faculty and staff and the patient care mission at the School of Dentistry. The mission of the finance team at the School of Dentistry is to support the school through effective use of resources, timely and relevant reporting of financial information, and a collaborative approach to resolving financial challenges. This senior accountant and financial analyst provides professional accounting and analysis for assigned complex and diverse financial portfolios, including tuition and state allocations, foundation and endowments, clinics, affiliations, and student fees. Leveraging in-depth knowledge and expertise, the position provides financial analysis and reporting to the unit leadership, faculty, and staff. This position reports to the school's Controller and Director of Financial Reporting. In this role, you will: * interpret and explain University financial policies to departmental partners; * work collaboratively and develop successful partnerships with faculty, staff, and administrative management in the departments, Dean's office and other constituents on campus; * recommend and implement process improvements; * use Business intelligence tools (such as Oracle OBIEE/UM Analytics, Tableau, Hyperion, and MS Access) to develop complex, comprehensive financial reports and analyses * identify trends, forecast/project, and communicate findings to department chair, division directors, CFO, Controller, and other constituents * use effective time management, organization, and prioritization skills to complete tasks * reconcile complex financial activity * contribute to the mission of the School of Dentistry, which is to advance health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest-quality care for all communities. Duties/Responsibilities: Financial Reporting and Analysis (40%) Use business intelligence software tools including Oracle OBIEE, Tableau, and other University reporting tools in addition to Microsoft Excel to prepare and provide complex, comprehensive financial reports, projections, and analyses. Present reports and consult with a variety of stakeholders in the college and/or department. Perform budget-to-actual analysis. Analyze financial trends, interpret data, share observations, and make recommendations. Financial reporting and analysis will consist of requests from the CFO, Controller, and /or Department chair/Division heads and or central constituents. Provide leadership in developing creative and innovative new ways to analyze financial and clinical business activity for the School of Dentistry. Budget Monitoring and Financial Oversight (40%) Initiate, lead, and facilitate budget meeting discussions in assigned divisions/department. Develop, enter, monitor, and forecast non-sponsored budgets. This includes auditing and reviewing financial transactions to ensure compliance with University Policy; and working with managers on comparisons and analyses for specific areas including endowments, student fees, clinic supplies and services, staffing and other expenditures and revenues. Reconciliation and Transaction Review/Approval (20%) Research, reconcile and analyze complex financial activity in clinical and academic settings within the School of Dentistry. Reconcile activity to the University general ledger. Identify financial and comp iance issues and make recommendations. Work closely with leadership and constituents across the SOD to analyze key performance indicators, identify trends, rate forecasting, monitoring accounts receivable, accounts payable, ensuring compliance with University's policies and GAAP regulations to solve complex problems. Reconcile complex reports and challenge potential issues based on knowledge of GAAP, University and collegiate policies and procedures. Support specific areas of the SOD and be responsible for review and approval of transactions such as procurement card reporting and reconciliation, expense reimbursements, journal entries, requisitions, voucher approvals, and salary transfers. Qualifications Required Qualifications * please detail all of the required qualifications on your application materials * * Bachelor's Degree in accounting and at least five years of professional accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and professional accounting experience totaling 9 years. * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel * Experience analyzing and reconciling data in multiple systems * Ability to work in a fast paced environment and willingness to learn * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders, and individuals * Strong organizational and customer service orientation skills Preferred Qualifications: * Ability to build and maintain successful working relationships with senior management * Ability to positively identify and resolve complex problems * Ability to anticipate business needs, develop and analyze alternatives, and make recommendations to faculty and unit leaders regarding budgets and financial impact * Strong organizational skills with ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with fixed deadlines and ability to re-prioritize tasks as needed * Excellent communication skills when dealing with faculty, staff, colleagues, and external customers. Ability to interpret and explain University financial policies * Experience/working knowledge of University of Minnesota Enterprise Financial System (EFS/PeopleSoft), UM Analytics, Perceptive Content, Human Resources Management (HRMS), and Donor Management System (DMS, scholarship and endowment database) About the Department The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. We are a regional resource to five states for dental education, consulting services, patient treatment, and ongoing continuing dental education. We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators and research-scientists. We offer advanced degree programs in seven ADA-recognized specialties: endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and TMD and orofacial pain. We educate scholars in oral biology, dental hygiene and oral health for older adults. Dentists from other countries who wish to practice... For full info follow application link. 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: http://diversity.umn.edu.