Accounting Officer Intermediate - Business Manager (SA27015)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Mankato, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for financial planning and aspects of budget management for the Centennial Student Union and Student Activity Fee Fund. It performs long-range financial forecasting of revenues and expenses to support development of the annual budgets for the CSU and Student Activity Fee Fund. The position works with the Student Allocations Committee weekly, advising the committee through the business process of allocating funds to student organizations and the annual departmental funding process. It is also responsible for daily monitoring and record keeping, and for processing some departmental transactions.

Requirements

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices sufficient to coordinate departmental accounting functions.
Knowledge of financial, statistical, database, and spreadsheet software sufficient to apply it to business needs.
Knowledge of financial management and analysis techniques and ability to apply them to strategic and business planning, problem identification, and problem solving.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees, University staff, and the general public.
Ability to audit and interpret financial and budget documents.
Ability to prepare and interpret complex fiscal records and reports, recognize problems, and suggest effective solutions.
Ability to analyze fiscal reports for adherence to federal laws, State statutes, Revenue Fund bond covenants, Minnesota State, and University policies.
Knowledge of budgeting policies and practices sufficient to prepare or direct preparation of, review, and analyze annual budgets and internal fiscal documents.
Work safely, complete required safety training, and perform job tasks in accordance with University policies and procedures using appropriate tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Revenue forecasting experience.
Experience in an active work environment.

Responsibilities

Perform long-range financial forecasting of revenues and expenses to support annual budgets for the Centennial Student Union and Student Activity Fee Fund.
Work with the Student Allocations Committee weekly and advise it on allocating funds to student organizations and the annual departmental funding process.
Monitor and maintain financial records daily.
Process some departmental transactions.
Coordinate phases of departmental accounting functions and prepare, review, or analyze budgets and internal fiscal documents.
Audit and interpret financial and budget documents, prepare and interpret complex fiscal records and reports, identify problems, and suggest solutions.
Analyze fiscal reports for compliance with applicable federal laws, State statutes, Revenue Fund bond covenants, Minnesota State, and University policies.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a rollover option.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
12 paid holidays.
Vacation and sick time.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and investment options.
Professional development opportunities.
Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents. Eligibility and coverage may vary based on position type, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.