Fiscal Specialist
University of Alaska
Fiscal Specialist
University of Alaska System
Does working with budgets, Excel spreadsheets, and accounting numbers make your days enjoyable? We can fill that need! UAA General Support Services is seeking a motivated, dependable, skilled individual to join our team as Fiscal Specialist. This position provides support in all areas related to the fiscal operations and provides for a great deal of variety in tasks and the ability to continue to learn new things. Our unit is customer focused and team oriented. If you think we might be a match, we look forward to receiving your application!
UAA General Support Services includes the Copy & Print Center, Mailroom/Central Receiving, Surplus & Relocation, Recycling, and Property units. The Fiscal Specialist reports to the Fiscal Manger and provides support in all areas related to the fiscal operations of the department, including day to day AR and AP functions, and research/analysis/report preparation.
To thrive in this role, applicants should possess strong attention to detail and superb organizational skills along with the ability to handle multiple tasks, often switching between tasks as priorities dictate. The successful applicant will have advanced knowledge of accounting system functions and procedures (e.g. accounts receivable, accounts payable) as well as the ability to analyze and problem solve complex issues. This position is expected to be able to interpret and follow complex fiscal and purchasing policies, rules & regulations. Members of our team must be highly dependable and committed to strong customer service.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree in Accounting or related field plus three years related professional experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience in relevant fiscal functions in a business environment.
Knowledge of cash-handling and control procedures.
Advanced knowledge of accounting system functions and procedures.
Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred.
Position Details:
This is a full-time, non-exempt, staff position complete with both a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/files/fy24_staff_salary_grid.pdf, Grade 78, based on education and experience.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Steffanie Miller, Facilities & Campus Services HR Coordinator, at mailto:seshlema@alaska.edu or 907-786-1112.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the reports is available at:
UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu.
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.clery@alaska.edu.
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