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　　Financial Analyst I

　　Back to search results Apply now Job no: 927005

　　Work type: Support Staff

　　Pay Grade:11

　　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

　　Position Summary

　　The Financial Analyst position within the Controller's Student Account Office performs a wide range of the following administrative and analytical duties necessary to support the Student Billing & Receivables area to provide day to day support of business needs and drive process improvement: develop and manages department policies and procedures to resolve a variety of moderately complex issues; manage and oversees accounting procedures affecting the Student Receivables billing system; research and correct billing and account issues and makes recommendations; responsible for all lost check processing and returned ACH's; responsible for accurateness of student refunds; responsible for Transact release update testing; review various payment application reports and prepares various edocs when necessary; serve as the primary lead worker and oversee Student Billing & Receivables staff including staff attendance records; serve as unit liaison, advise and counsel students, parents and other University personnel of office policies and procedures; consult closely with Assistant Manager and Student Accounts Manager on the short-term and long-term operational planning procedures. Participate in activities such as assisting with documentation of business procedures, system processes, issue resolution and process improvement. Assist with special projects as required. This position is "remote-friendly" with the expectation of on-campus presence on a regular basis. This is typically referred to as Hybrid: with the flexibility of regular remote work mixed with in-office work as mutually agreed upon with the supervisor.

　　Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

　　Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year degree program in accounting or finance with relevant course work in business administration; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in accounting, auditing or financial analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Desired Qualifications

　　Four-year degree in business related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in word processing, database, and spreadsheet software; experience interpreting and implementing federal regulations, or in performing responsibilities related to operational activities of an office.

　　Strong work ethic, independent thinker, self-starter who works well in a team environment to exchange ideas and improve systems and processes. Experience with University Student Information System - Campus Solutions, Enterprise Business Systems (Kuali, SAP, BI and Cognos), Transact, CashNet, or other university systems. Understanding of financial accounting principles and standards.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

　　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.

　　Required Application Materials

　　Please provide resume, cover letter and three professional references.

　　Work Hours

　　STANDARD 8-5

　　Website

　　WWW.CTLR.MSU.EDU

　　Remote Work Statement

　　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.

　　Bidding eligibility ends on 1/30/2024 at 11:55 PM

　　Advertised: Jan 24, 2024 Eastern Standard Time