357645
Twin Cities
Finance
Full-Time
Regular
9781FG
Acad Prof and Admin
Background
This position is a part of the University Services Finance organization. University Services Finance oversees all financial activities within University Services, a division of the University of Minnesota responsible for campus operations, including Facilities Management, Capital Project Management, Health and Safety, Planning, Space and Real Estate, Public Safety, and Auxiliary Services. The finance department is responsible for rate development, capital budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, general budgeting, payroll, financial analysis and reporting, legislative reporting, utility accounting (including purchasing strategy, billing, and rate development), project accounting, debt compliance and general problem solving. This position supports Parking & Transportation Services (PTS), a self-supporting unit of the University of Minnesota within Auxiliary Services. The department is responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of reliable and efficient transportation services on the Twin Cities campus including transit, parking, Fleet, streets, walkways and way-finding. Fleet Services is a division of Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) and considered an Internal Sales Organization (ISO). Fleet Services handles compliance documentation for over 1,300 University vehicles or licensed equipment and administers the fuel credit card, vehicle insurance and safety.
Responsibilities
Project lead for modifications to complex accounting database systems 25.0%
* Analyze design changes and enhancements as subject matter expert to PTS billing and other accounting systems. Some project lead examples include PTS continued transition
to a new Parking Access and Revenue Control system (PARCS):
o PTS Parking Budget Charge system. Billing of PARCS transactional data interfacing to University Central GL (PeopleSoft), Auxiliary Services GL (JD Edwards), and eStatements charging individual departmental for parking budget charge card activity.
o PTS Parking Coupon/Voucher/Reservation system. Tracking and billing of PARCS transactional data to PTS Cash and Ticket Control system, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, and eStatements charging individual departments for parking coupon/voucher/reservation activity. Analyze expansion of digital coupon/validation program (vs legacy paper coupon/voucher and VIP stamp
programs) beyond current two high volume customers
o PTS Prepaid Voucher system. Tracking and billing of internal University department online orders from custom PTS system to PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, and eStatements for Prepaid Coupon/Voucher orders.
o PTS Cash and Ticket Control system modifications. PTS custom Cash and Ticket Control system serves to reconcile between PARCS transactional data for cash and credit card with the bank for safeguarding assets.
* Accounting & reconciliation report system modification projects.
* Daily (by business day) reconciliation of cash collections from individual point of sales (POS) machines facilitating separation of cash to bank deposit (of sales) and cash back to PTS vault (constant change fund). Calculation of Over/Short (O/S) and combining data from old and new PARCS POS machine O/S reports into one daily O/S report.
* Modifications to money room vault automatic reconciliation system to include new PARCS POS machines allowing for multiple daily physical vault cash counts.
Analysis lead or participate in proposed PTS work plan initiatives 25.0%
o Student and Employee Universal Transit Pass Initatitves
o Public and Fleet Electric Vehicle Charging Initatives
o Mobile Parking App JPASS Initiative
o Support Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for specific new PTS initiatives.
o Support review of cost benefit justified PTS future initiatives.
Financial Analyst of PTS data 25.0%
o Special Projects of complex data analysis for business decision purposes at the request of PTS Director and PTS leadership team (parking demand, transit data
etc.). This position utilizes reporting tools within vendor supplied systems as well as PTS custom reports generated using Crystal Reports (Data Mining) to gather data to support management decisions. PTS currently has over 200 Crystal Reports for the Financial Analyst to customize or work with PTS Crystal Report writer to create new reports.
PTS Finance functional backup and support to critical duties. 15.0%
o Access request change administration both financial and IT systems.
o Cross train with other Accounting database system staff to back up roles for coverage and absences.
o Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance PTS team participation supporting accounting function.
* Support PCI DSS compliance for Parking credit card payment systems.
* Support review PCI DSS accounting functions policies, procedures, and documentation and work with PTS staff to improve compliance.
* Support annual PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) review.
Supervision and other duties as assigned. 10.0%
Work Environment
The position requires work to be performed primarily in an office setting.
Salary Range: $85,000-$90,000
Minimum Qualifications
* BA/BS with combination of education and experience to equal 6 years.
* Experience designing and implementing accounting process and procedure changes.
* Project leadership experience with small to intermediate system enhancements and
upgrades.
* Experience designing management reports to address business and operational needs.
* Experience with Business Objects’ Crystal Reports or similar data mining/query report
writing tools.
* Intermediate experience with MS Word, MS Excel, or similar programs.
* Experience with fully integrated database financial systems.
* Ability to work independently, multi-task, set, and/or adjust work priorities.
* Detail-oriented with excellent organizational strong analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Knowledge of University Services’ and Auxiliary Services’ policies and procedures.
* Knowledge of and experience with University policies, systems and procedures.
* Experience in the University of Minnesota’s accounting and business procedures.
* Accounting degree or certificate with CPA.
* Project leadership experience with small to intermediate system enhancements and
upgrades.
* Ability to test, troubleshoot, and diagnose PTS custom database systems.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadline priorities.
* Ability to work independently and in consultation with multiple stakeholders.
* Process documentation writing experience.
* Effective verbal communication.
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Please visit the for more information regarding benefits.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
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