Finance Associate

University of Maine System • Presque Isle, ME

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About The Position

The University of Maine System is accepting applications for a Finance Associate. This position supports the Chief Business Officer in the oversight of budgetary operations at the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI), including financial analysis and financial management.

Requirements

• Associates degree required with three or more years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with financial and budgeting analysis, reporting tools, and software used to analyze financial data.
• Exceptional computer competency, including excellent Microsoft Office computer skills with fluency in Excel and demonstrated skills to acquire new software skills efficiently.
• Demonstrated proficiency preparing financial reports using numeric, graphic, and narrative representations.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ability to communicate information about financial matters, both verbally and in writing, to constituents with a variety of levels of understanding and experience.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the University MaineStreet system.
• Previous work experience in public higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and adjusts the financial accounting system which is integrated or linked with associated systems (e.g., human resources, student financial aid, student information, advancement, accounts payable, and accounts receivable).
• Monitors budget for actual fiscal performance. Processes all budget transfers and adjustments and processes journal vouchers as required. Performs account reconciliations as necessary.
• Analyzes Position Management (a software system for workforce planning and budgeting) including all aspects of base budgeted positions. Assists in position creation/deletion, initial position funding, position budgeting and making all ongoing funding changes to established positions, including across-the-board, promotional, post tenure, cohort and wage band increases.
• Assists with the development and preparation of annual revenue and expense budget documents for Educational and General (E&G), Auxiliary Operations, and other fund sources of the university.
• Performs complex financial analysis to assess the impact of alternative courses of action. Prepares budget status reports, performs special projects, and conducts budget variance analysis as needed.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree