FINANCIAL SPECIALIST SENIOR

Financial Specialist Senior

Arizona State University

KE Biodesign Institute Finance

Campus: Tempe

67490BR

Job Description

The Knowledge Enterprise (KE) Biodesign Institute Finance department is seeking a Financial Specialist Sr. These functions include but are not limited to maintaining, monitoring, and tracking post-award research expenditures, assist in managing accounts, ensuring internal controls and processes are adhered to, advising researchers and staff on ASU financial policies, and other duties as assigned. This position will directly impact the University goal of increasing research expenditures through the effective management of accounts.

Salary Range

$48,000 - $52,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

21-June-2021 - REPOSTED

Essential Duties

·        Provides sponsored post-award management for assigned unit(s).

·        Monitors non-sponsored accounts for the assigned unit(s) including university accounts such as faculty start-ups, gifts, ASU Foundation, etc.

·        Provides budgeting and forecasting support, reviewing and approving financial transactions, reviewing and consolidating unit-wide account reconciliations.

·        Initiatiates and prepares financial reports and documents.

·        Verifies accuracy and approves purchasing transactions for goods, services, and equipment.

·        Reviews and approves travel requests.

·        Maintains and audits unit-wide financial documentation and files.

·        Reviews account expenditure requests in accordance with established financial guidelines and policies.

·        Tracks effort of research scientists and faculty to ensure they match sponsor expectations.

·        Interacts regularly with and provides high quality customer service to faculty members conducting sponsored research.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND three (3) years of related experience, OR, seven (7) years of related experience, OR, Any equivalent combination of experience, and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

·        Experience working with sponsored post-award management such as NIH, DOD, NSF and private foundations

·        Experience with local and gift accounts.

·        Experience with Workday, Concur, PeopleSoft and querying tools.

·        Experience in using Excel.

·        Experience working in a team environment with constantly changing priorities.

Working Environment

·        Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking.

·        Use office equipment including a desktop computer.

·        Lift up to 20 pounds.

·        Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.

·        Regular review of completed tasks.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

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This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id# 67490BR