Senior Analyst / Finance Sr Asst Manager/Analyst

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 13
Major Administrative Unit / College: Finance
Department: Controller 10076200
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Administrative/Business/Professional, Financial/Accounting, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

Senior Analyst

Position works for the Office of Financial Reporting in the Controller’s Office as a Senior Analyst. Duties include: Perform financial accounting/cost analysis in order to provide financial statements and managerial reports in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards/Fund accounting; Interpret and apply authoritative accounting guidance for proper reporting of University transactions; Analyze financial systems and assisting departments with effective and efficient use of these systems; Develop and recommend University accounting policies/procedures for consideration by management;  Assist in reviewing and processing financial system transactions to ensure compliance with internal policies/procedures;  Assist in the coordination of the University’s annual year-end financial statement compilation and audit; Assist in the preparation of various regulatory filing requirements on behalf of the University; Assist departments on cross-functional, collaborative projects for implementing University policies and procedures in an efficient and effective manner; Attend relevant professional development courses as approved by management. This position is predominately remote with the expectation of periodic on-campus work as determined by the supervisor.

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in accounting or finance; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in working with financial statement preparation, including accounting and auditing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; extensive work experience in financial and cost analysis and fund accounting; expansive work experience in professional financial statement preparation and developing accounting controls, policies, and procedures; familiarity and experience with MS Access, Excel and Word; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. 

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MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Advertised:May 22, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Jun 4, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time