Financial Specialist Sr

86466BR

Campus: Tempe

Financial Specialist Sr

Job Description

Candidates interested in a career with a focus on financial and project management are invited to apply to join the Research Advancement team at ASU’s School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE).

Members of the SEMTE Research Advancement team are responsible for providing financial oversight of federal grants and contracts and discretionary accounts while working closely with faculty who are making impactful advances in solving today’s global issues. Individuals who understand the principles of financial practices, possess excellent customer service skills, and value continuous improvement are desired. 

This is a mid-career track position (Level 3 of 6) with opportunities to increase complexity based on job performance, as well as growth into multiple branches of specialization or supervisory tracks.

Job Family

Finance & Accounting

Department Name

Sch Engr Matter Trnsprt Energy

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$50,823 - $63,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

27-January-2023 - EXTENDED

Essential Duties

• Analyzes, reconciles, and prepares reports on financial information on sponsored, local and foundation accounts.
• Forecasts accounts to avoid deficits and provide support to faculty regarding appropriate and allocable use of funds.
• Facilitates proper handling of financial and payroll transactions, approves transactions within designated limits, reviews charges for compliance with ASU and sponsoring agency/contract conditions and requirements.
• Provides guidance and assistance in preparing administrative post award documents including at-risks, pre-award costs, budget revisions, and no cost extensions.
• Responds to inquiries in a timely manner using effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and methods as appropriate to address questions and/or concerns.
• Works with the School and University budget preparation process for non-sponsored accounts.
• Works under deadlines, manages multiple responsibilities and duties, while navigating interruptions and unclear and/or changing situations. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND three (3) years of related experience, OR, seven (7) years of related experience, OR, Any equivalent combination of experience, and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in preparing detailed documents, proposals, reports, and/or related materials and account management.
• Experience being a problem solver who can take initiative, manage workload effectively and set priorities while being flexible.
• Experience working independently as well as collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Skilled at building strong professional relationships through collaboration and influence without authority
• Demonstrated knowledge of the policies, procedures, and requirements of all applicable regulations governing management of grants and/or contracts for sponsors such as NSF, NIH, DOD, DOE, ONR, AFOSR, AFRL, NASA, and ARO.
• Knowledge of quality customer service standards and practices. 
• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience using ASU systems including Enterprise Research Administration (ERA), Workday for financial, PeopleSoft for human resources, Adaptive Planning/Workday for budgeting.

Working Environment

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting
• Use office equipment including a desktop computer
• Lift up to 20 pounds
• Communicate to perform essential duties
• Work both independently or within a complex structured team
• Normally receives no instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments with review of completed tasks
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Department Statement

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering on the Tempe Campus is comprised of six schools based on academic programs and research areas. The School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, and provides service to the profession and community.

The School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE) is leveraging the synergy of engineering and science to develop new knowledge and technologies, and create innovative solutions to society's most pressing problems. Our undergraduate programs position students for roles as professional engineers or advanced studies beyond the baccalaureate degree. At the graduate level, we provide rigorous, cross-disciplinary training and a rich research environment, immersing our students in diverse research topics that have broad interactions among disciplines, both within and beyond the school. Please visit our website for additional information: http://semte.engineering.asu.edu

ASU Statement

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.