Senior Accountant

About the Job

The School of Dentistry is in search of an innovative, technically savvy accountant and analyst to join our finance team.

The mission of the finance team at the School of Dentistry is to support the school through effective use of resources, timely and relevant reporting of financial information, and a collaborative approach to resolving financial challenges. This position seeks an individual with a passion for accounting and working with others to join our team. This position reports to the school’s Controller and Director of Financial Reporting.

This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Duties/Responsibilities

• interpret and explain University financial policies to departmental partners;
• work collaboratively and develop successful partnerships with faculty, staff, and administrative management in the departments, Dean’s office and other constituents on campus;
• recommend and implement process improvements;
• use Business intelligence tools (such as Oracle OBIEE/UM Analytics, Tableau, Hyperion, and MS Access) to develop custom reports and dashboards;
• use effective time management, organization, and prioritization skills to complete their work.

- contribute to the mission of the School of Dentistry, which is to advance health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest-quality care for all communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting and at least four years of professional work or an equivalent combination of related education and professional accounting experience totaling 8 years.
• Proficient using MS Excel and other business productivity programs.

About the Department

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state’s only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. The School of Dentistry advances health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest quality care for all communities. Our impact extends beyond dental offices to classrooms and clinics throughout the region. We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators, and research scientists.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $69,555 - $89,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

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How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Required application materials: Resume

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.