Sr. Finance/Accounting Specialist - Housing
- Employer
- Temple University
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Since its founding, Temple University has been committed to challenging the status quo. Today, we are an international powerhouse and a top-tier research institution with nearly 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and more than 340,000 alumni worldwide.The Division of Student Affairs serves the primary Temple mission — to deliver a transformative urban university education — and considers the entire Temple campus its classroom. Student Affairs promotes the total well-being of students: their intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. This role contributes to a positive university experience for every student, and be must accountable to all Division of Student Affairs (DoSA) Values. The DoSA values are Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect.The mission of University Housing & Residential Life is to provide an inclusive residential learning environment with programs, services, and experiences that support the mission of Temple University. UHRL’s vision is to build transformative communities where students live learning, learn living, and inspire each other. This position shares in the strategic development and management of a comprehensive housing program for approximately 6,000 on-campus students that supports the mission of the Division of Student Affairs and Temple University. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance for University Housing and Residential Life (UHRL), the Senior Finance/Accounting Specialist provides direct support to the auxiliary business unit regarding financial affairs of the department. Creates, maintains, and tracks requisitions for invoices, purchase orders, or encumbrances; processes invoices via Concur, receives and deposits cash receipts, processes JETs and provides other financial support as directed. Supports UHRL in the resolution of purchasing and payment issues and the department through the financial management of UHRL Fund, Organization, Account, Program (FOAPs) codes including regular monitoring and reconciliation of charges to both operating and renovation FOAPs. Regularly analyzes and develops reports on spending, variances, and projects. Generates forecasts or projections of annual spending based upon actuals, estimations, or trends of planned spending. Analyzes data and processes to develop best practices and procedures. Organizes and analyzes highly complex data and information regarding procurement processes and charges for both operations and renovations Supports all administrative, budgetary, and financial functions for the department. Maintains confidentiality due to exposure to sensitive and/or confidential data. Ensures adherence to departmental and University cash handling policies. Provides strategic direction on budget development, financial reporting, and transactional processes. Performs other duties as assigned. *This position requires a background check.Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience managing or assisting with accounting and finance related tasks. Demonstrated financial management experience, along with a high level of responsibility, integrity and attention to detail. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Required Skills and Abilities:
*Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, participate in continual self-education conferences or seminars via professional organizations, such as Nacubo.
*A high level of organization, efficiency, analytical/technological skills and discipline.
*Ability to utilize Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Word & Outlook).
*Adaptability to changing work priorities, meeting deadlines and schedules.
*Ability to manage multiple collaborative tasks and projects while working cooperatively as part of a team in an environment that often has constant interruptions and distractions.
*Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for every student, and to be accountable to all Division of Student Affairs (DoSA) Values. The DoSA values are Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect.
*Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including, but not limited to, safety, civility, information security, and adherence to discrimination policies and procedures including Temple University’s Affirmative Action Plan.
*Strong interpersonal, oral, electronic, and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse population of students, stakeholders, and UHRL team members. Preferred:
*Experience with Concur and other university finance systems, including but not limited to Banner Finance, Cognos, Tumarketplace, and or Concur
*Experience with accounts payable, purchase order processing, and budget development. Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the university. An individual is considered fully vaccinated (2) weeks or more following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or (2) weeks or more following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University’s vaccination or exemption requirement by November 15, 2021 will be prohibited from working until proof of vaccination or an exemption is provided. For more information visit the university's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-reportYou may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.
Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-1910 Liacouras Walk
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Since its founding, Temple University has been committed to challenging the status quo. Today, we are an international powerhouse and a top-tier research institution with nearly 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and more than 340,000 alumni worldwide.The Division of Student Affairs serves the primary Temple mission — to deliver a transformative urban university education — and considers the entire Temple campus its classroom. Student Affairs promotes the total well-being of students: their intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. This role contributes to a positive university experience for every student, and be must accountable to all Division of Student Affairs (DoSA) Values. The DoSA values are Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect.The mission of University Housing & Residential Life is to provide an inclusive residential learning environment with programs, services, and experiences that support the mission of Temple University. UHRL’s vision is to build transformative communities where students live learning, learn living, and inspire each other. This position shares in the strategic development and management of a comprehensive housing program for approximately 6,000 on-campus students that supports the mission of the Division of Student Affairs and Temple University. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance for University Housing and Residential Life (UHRL), the Senior Finance/Accounting Specialist provides direct support to the auxiliary business unit regarding financial affairs of the department. Creates, maintains, and tracks requisitions for invoices, purchase orders, or encumbrances; processes invoices via Concur, receives and deposits cash receipts, processes JETs and provides other financial support as directed. Supports UHRL in the resolution of purchasing and payment issues and the department through the financial management of UHRL Fund, Organization, Account, Program (FOAPs) codes including regular monitoring and reconciliation of charges to both operating and renovation FOAPs. Regularly analyzes and develops reports on spending, variances, and projects. Generates forecasts or projections of annual spending based upon actuals, estimations, or trends of planned spending. Analyzes data and processes to develop best practices and procedures. Organizes and analyzes highly complex data and information regarding procurement processes and charges for both operations and renovations Supports all administrative, budgetary, and financial functions for the department. Maintains confidentiality due to exposure to sensitive and/or confidential data. Ensures adherence to departmental and University cash handling policies. Provides strategic direction on budget development, financial reporting, and transactional processes. Performs other duties as assigned. *This position requires a background check.Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience managing or assisting with accounting and finance related tasks. Demonstrated financial management experience, along with a high level of responsibility, integrity and attention to detail. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Required Skills and Abilities:
*Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, participate in continual self-education conferences or seminars via professional organizations, such as Nacubo.
*A high level of organization, efficiency, analytical/technological skills and discipline.
*Ability to utilize Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Word & Outlook).
*Adaptability to changing work priorities, meeting deadlines and schedules.
*Ability to manage multiple collaborative tasks and projects while working cooperatively as part of a team in an environment that often has constant interruptions and distractions.
*Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for every student, and to be accountable to all Division of Student Affairs (DoSA) Values. The DoSA values are Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect.
*Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including, but not limited to, safety, civility, information security, and adherence to discrimination policies and procedures including Temple University’s Affirmative Action Plan.
*Strong interpersonal, oral, electronic, and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse population of students, stakeholders, and UHRL team members. Preferred:
*Experience with Concur and other university finance systems, including but not limited to Banner Finance, Cognos, Tumarketplace, and or Concur
*Experience with accounts payable, purchase order processing, and budget development. Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the university. An individual is considered fully vaccinated (2) weeks or more following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or (2) weeks or more following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University’s vaccination or exemption requirement by November 15, 2021 will be prohibited from working until proof of vaccination or an exemption is provided. For more information visit the university's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-reportYou may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.
Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-1910 Liacouras Walk
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Organization
One of the nation’s top urban public research universities, Temple University is a dynamic workplace in the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant cities. Founded in 1884 as a night school for the working-class men and women of North Philadelphia, for 130 years Temple has retained its core mission of being a beacon of educational opportunity to students of every background, while adding a national and global reputation as a leader in education, research and real-world oriented instruction.
With nearly 39,000 students and 290,000 living alumni, Temple has a major impact on its region and on Philadelphia, the nation’s 5th largest city. One in seven college graduates in the Philadelphia area holds a Temple degree, and the university is the 4th largest provider of professional education in the nation (law, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and podiatry). Temple offers 17 schools and colleges, 399 academic degree programs, 17 Division 1 intercollegiate men’s and women’s athletic teams, as well as nine campuses including international campuses in Italy and Rome.
Like the students the university serves, Temple’s approximately 8,000 employees are hardworking, diverse and energized by the vibrant and supportive work environments across the university, all aligned towards advancing the teaching, research and service missions of Temple University.
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