Bachelor's degree and three (3) years 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.
Job Profile Summary:
Performs intermediate to complex accounting duties. Ensure the accurate recording and reporting of a unit's financial transactions.
Job Description:
Do you have a strong foundation in accounting and financial planning, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy? Are you looking to grow your career within a collaborative finance team? Then apply today for this Financial Planning & Accounting Specialist opportunity!
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Essential Duties:
Ensures departmental entries and account reporting, including budget, forecast and actuals.
Supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities through analysis of financial results and trends.
Monitors account expenditures; maintains and reconciles account budgets; evaluates against budget guidelines.
Performs variance analysis (budget vs. actuals, forecast vs. actuals).
Reviews financial results, identifies budget variances, and provides recommendations to support sound financial management.
Communicates with EdPlus and ASU staff on their financial plans and answers policy, budget, and procedure questions.
Supports efforts to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of accounting and financial reporting processes.
Supports month-end and year-end close with financial reporting and analysis.
Prepares recurring and ad hoc financial reports for leadership and departmental stakeholders.
Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.
NOTE : This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, Arizona.
Evidence of a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
Experience working at ASU or another higher education institution.
Experience in budgeting and financial planning.
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Evidence of strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, V-lookups, and financial analysis functions.
Experience in preparing financial reports and account reconciliations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an environment subject to quickly changing and potentially conflicting priorities.
Demonstrated willingness and desire for continuous learning and advancing personal skillset.
Evidence of strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Experience with financial management systems such as Workday, Adaptive, or similar ERP systems.
Salary & Benefits:
$54,600 - $67,000 per year; DOE
ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options.
Healthcare
Financial Security
Retirement
Family Resources
Tuition Reduction (eligible ASU employees, their dependents and spouse)
Discounts
Working Environment:
ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate to hybrid work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person, hybrid position.)
Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position.
Department Statement:
As a central enterprise unit for ASU, ASU EdPlus supports the university charter by focusing on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achi
Benefits
Health insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Job Profile:
Accountant 2
Job Family:
Accounting
Time Type:
Full time
Max Pay - Depends on experience:
$67,000.00 USD Annual
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Asu · Off-campus: Scottsdale