Senior Analyst / Finance Sr Asst Manager/Analyst

at  Michigan State University

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.

UNIT SPECIFIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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).

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