Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Arizona State University is a leading institution in higher education, and they are seeking a Financial Specialist to perform routine accounting auditing duties. The role involves ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions and preparing financial reports for various accounts.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes and prepares reports for financial information on a variety of standard ASU and sponsored accounts
- Forecasts account to avoid deficits and utilizes mathematical problem solving to provide information to end users for decision making
- Approves financial and payroll transactions, ensuring the expenses are allowable with ASU and sponsoring agency/contract conditions and requirements
- Provides guidance and assistance in preparing basic administrative post award documents
- Responds to requests timely using effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and methods
- Responsible for preparing budgets and forecasts for non-sponsored accounts in ASU financial system
- Works under deadlines, manages multiple responsibilities and duties, while navigating interruptions and unclear and/or changing situations
Skills
- Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
- Experience in preparing basic financial documents and account management
- Knowledge of quality customer service standards, methods, and practices
- Experience being a problem solver who can take initiative, manage workload effectively and set priorities while being flexible
- Experience working independently as well as a member of a team
- Experience in building strong relationships and maintaining effective working relationships
- Demonstrated skills such as understanding generally accepted accounting principles, mathematical comprehension, and data analysis
- Evidence of effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience working in higher education
- Experience using ASU systems including Enterprise Research Administration (ERA), Workday for financial, PeopleSoft for human resources, Adaptive Planning/Workday for budgeting
Benefits
- Option for hybrid or remote work, depending on business needs and company policy
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position
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- ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications
- ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications
- Fingerprint Check Statement: This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check
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