Finance Specialist
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

TREASURER'S OFFICE (UA-TREA-IUBLA)

Job Summary

This Treasury position reports to Capital Finance, while performing work for 3 areas within the Office of the Treasurer -- Capital Finance, Investments and Financial Analysis ("Investments"), and Treasury Operations. Within Capital Finance, this position will serve as the primary backup for multiple financial reporting, financial analysis, or accounting functions for which this position may become primary as needed.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as cash flow forecasting forecaster backup.
• State appropriation claims calculator and submitter backup (claims include operating and special, fee replacement, capital cash and repair and rehabilitation).
• Serves as calculator of self-liquidity reporting of investments to rating agencies backup.
• Revamps complex workbooks summarizing debt entry activity or capital financing activity to streamline updates and limit manual entry.
• Manages external agencies backup.
• Serves as IU-held endowments and quasi-endowments accounting and reporting backup.
• Performs update within University Financial Model (UFM) for most recent audited financial.
• Performs update for most recent fiscal year in Parking financial workbook.
• Performs investment analysis as needed.
• Serves as calculator of lockbox metrics backup.
• Serves as updater of cash worksheet for Money Movement backup.
• Serves as calculator of bank analysis fees backup.

General Responsibilities

• Performs routine independent analysis of daily cash flows, cash payments, interest charges and earnings, and other financial and cash flows metrics.
• Reconciles account statements and cash transactions; troubleshoots and corrects basic and moderately complex errors, escalating more complex errors as needed.
• Serves as a liaison to external funding sources and ensures organizational accounts maintain compliance with applicable standards.
• Reviews investment reports and assists in performing accounting entries.
• Responds to employee inquiries and requests and explains fiscal policies and procedures.
• May assist in the review and preparation of documents related to the bond issuance process.
• May provide assistance to Finance Assistants.
• May provide organizational treasury training.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years in relevant field

Preferred

• 2 years of finance, accounting, or business experience, preferably in public higher education

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• CTP Certified Treasury Professional
• AAP Accredited ACH Professional
• APRP Accredited Payments Risk Professional

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Preferred

• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams
• Knowledge of Kuali Financial System (KFS) and Indiana University Information Environment (IUIE) or another general ledger and financial data query tool
• Ability to create and maintain complex Excel workbooks
• Ability to mine data from multiple sources and integrate into usable formats
• Ability to clearly present material and make it accessible to a variety of audiences

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

$60,000 - $65,000 per year depending upon qualifications

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Finance

Job Family: Capital Fin, Invest, & Treas

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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