Financial Specialist Sr

104298BR

Campus: Tempe

Financial Specialist Sr

Job Description

Candidates interested in a career with a focus on financial and project management are invited to apply to join the team at ASU’s School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment (SSEBE).

Members of the SSEBE Research Advancement team are responsible for providing financial oversight of federal grants and contracts and discretionary accounts while working closely with faculty who are making impactful advances in solving today’s global issues. Individuals who understand the principles of financial practices, possess excellent customer service skills, and value continuous improvement are desired.

This is a mid-career track position (Level 3 of 6) with opportunities to increase complexity based on job performance, as well as growth into multiple branches of specialization or supervisory tracks.

Working at ASU has additional perks and outstanding benefits, which include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members, state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator

Job Family

Finance & Accounting

Department Name

Sch Sustain Engr & Built Envrn

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EXEC VP/PROVOST

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$50,822 - $63,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

16-September-2024

Category

02

Essential Duties

• Analyzes and prepares reports using financial information from a variety of accounts, including sponsored, discretionary, and gifts.
• Forecasts account activity to avoid deficits and provide information to end users for decision making.
• Approves financial and payroll transactions, ensuring the expenses are allowable with ASU policy and sponsoring agency/contract conditions and requirements.
• Provides guidance and assistance in preparing 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.
• Submits requests for new non-sponsored accounts and enters initial budget in ASU Financial System.
• Works under deadlines, manages multiple responsibilities and duties, while navigating interruptions and unclear and/or changing situations.

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

• Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable federal, state and regulatory requirements, laws and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial practices, regulations and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic data processing as it applies to fiscal automated applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality customer service standards, methods and practices.
• Experience in planning and establishing priorities.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Evidence of effective communication.
• Experience in working effectively in an environment subject to quickly changing priorities, sensitive information and short deadlines.
• Experience in developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships both within and across organizational areas.
• Experience in leading by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution's sustainability programs.
• Experience in working effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff and students.

Working Environment

• Activities are primarily performed on ASU Tempe campus in a regular, climate- controlled office setting subject to extended period of sitting.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.
• Normally receives no instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments with review of completed tasks.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices & policies in selecting methods & techniques for obtaining solutions.

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 100,000 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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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include 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.

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.