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Financial Assistant 1

Employer
University of Connecticut
Location
Storrs Campus

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Search #: 495544
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Fiscal, Accounting and Budget

JOB SUMMARY

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's Office seeks applicants for a full-time position as a Financial Assistant 1 for the CLAS Shared Services Business Center. Under the direction of the CLAS Financial/Budget Analyst, the incumbent will maintain complete sets of records of financial transactions for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides financial, administrative, and program support for assigned area(s)
  • Analyzes and verifies details of transactions such as invoices, reconciliations and other disbursements in conjunction with university and college policies and procedures
  • Provides statistical information on various expenditures and complies regular reports utilizing electronic spreadsheets and databases
  • Monitors, tracks, logs commitments, and maintains accurate financial records
  • Provides data for budget preparation and monitors expenditures for compliance with approved budget limits and staffing
  • Submits, reviews, and approves financial and payroll transactions
  • Responds to and resolves a variety of financial questions and issues
  • Performs related work as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
  • Up to one year of experience in accounting or bookkeeping or related area
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated customer service skills
  • Excellent computer skills including experience in MS Office Suite
    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience working in a higher education setting
    • Ability to follow established procedures and compile new ones
    • Ability to engage, connect, and work with diverse student, administrative, and faculty populations and provide a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in an educational setting
    APPOINTMENT TERMS

    This is a full-time position. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate's background and experience.

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved.

    Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

    TO APPLY

    Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #495544 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

    This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on October 18, 2021.

    All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

    The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

    Advertised: Sep 20 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
    Applications close: Oct 18 2021 Eastern Daylight Time

    Organization

    Working at UCONN

    The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with more than 30,000 students seeking answers to critical questions in classrooms, labs, and the community. A culture of innovation drives this pursuit of knowledge throughout the University’s network of campuses. Connecticut’s commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Our school pride is fueled by a history of success that has made us a standout in Division I athletics. UConn fosters a diverse and vibrant culture that meets the needs and seizes the opportunities of a dynamic global society.

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    860-486-3034
    Location
    9 Walters Avenue
     Storrs
    Connecticut
    06269
    US
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