Salary/Position Classification

• $58,800+ annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

To maintain and monitor expenditures and revenues. To maintain accounting records and statements. Special projects as assigned by the Associate Director and/or Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

•  Budget Preparation & Implementation:
  • Provide historical analysis of revenue and expenses for various academic and service functions of the college.
  • Forecast future fiscal requirements based on historical analysis and other parameters.
  • Assist in preparation of the overall budget. Coordinate subsidiary budgets to ensure overall budget is all-inclusive and adequate funding will be available provided budgeted revenue, personnel and operating expenditure levels are maintained. Budgets are to be completed and submitted within established guidelines.
  • Monitor revenue and expenditure trends to ensure compliance with budgeted or forecasted revenue and expenditure activity. 
•  Financial Analysis:
  • Prepare financial reports, graphs, and analytical summaries to assist management’s decision making.
  • Provide financial reports for dept. heads and management on a monthly & quarterly basis including explanation and analysis.
  • Report and track graduate tuition waivers provided by each department and reconcile with the Graduate School.
  • Prepare student Enrollment Reports.  
• Administrative Accounting Duties:
  • Review and approve accounting transactions.
  • Liaison with Payment & Procurement Services, Budget Office, Purchasing, and Grants and Contracts.
  • Record and report transactions within theories and principles of accounting.
  • Process internal and external billings related to Aerospace operations.
  • Analyze and monitor expenditures and revenues.
  • Identify, research & resolve accounting discrepancies.
  • Recommend and assist in preparation of the college’s policy and procedures.
  • Review payroll actuals reports. 
•  Grants & Contracts:
  • Assist principal investigators in locating funding opportunities as requested.
  • Approve and/or prepare proposal budgets and budget narratives for proposals submitted by the college.
  • Assist principal investigators in securing matching dollars for projects, if requested.
  • Review proposals for completeness and assist in preparations of proposal forms, including current and pending support.
  • Monitor grant financial activity and contract agencies for questions regarding funding status. Assist in obtaining agency approval for various aspects of the awards. Provide financial information, as requested, for principal investigator reporting requirements.
  • As Compliance Coordinator, pre-review project payroll statements in UNDCC system and liaison with principal investigators to complete payroll certification timely. Make corrections, if necessary, via retros and position funding forms.
  • Assist principal investigators in tracking cost sharing requirements.
  • Track matching dollars for projects that require match. 

Required Competencies

• Accounting, Finance skills and knowledge.
• Strong Excel skills – Microsoft Office Knowledge.
• Good people and communication skills.
• Good attention to detail skills.
• Ability to supervise multiple departmental funds and accounts.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Three years experience with accounting and finance.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including advanced excel experience.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in UND policies and procedures.
• Grant proposals experience.
• Experience with the aerospace industry.
• Experience with UND grants and contracts, accounting, and purchasing.
• Experience with UND Aerospace accounting and finance.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with PeopleSoft financial software.