Financial Planning & Accounting Specialist

Job Profile:

Accountant 2

Job Family:

Accounting

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:

$67,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Performs intermediate to complex accounting duties. Ensure the accurate recording and reporting of a unit's financial transactions.

Job Description:

Do you have a strong foundation in accounting and financial planning, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy? Are you looking to grow your career within a collaborative finance team? Then apply today for this Financial Planning & Accounting Specialist opportunity!

ASU EdPlus is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

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We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Planning & Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team. Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and other core finance and accounting functions. In this role, you will help ensure the accurate management of financial resources, support fiscal planning, and contribute to the integrity of financial operations across the organization.

Essential Duties:

• Ensures departmental entries and account reporting, including budget, forecast and actuals.

• Supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities through analysis of financial results and trends.

• Monitors account expenditures; maintains and reconciles account budgets; evaluates against budget guidelines.

• Performs variance analysis (budget vs. actuals, forecast vs. actuals).

• Reviews financial results, identifies budget variances, and provides recommendations to support sound financial management.

• Communicates with EdPlus and ASU staff on their financial plans and answers policy, budget, and procedure questions.

• Supports efforts to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of accounting and financial reporting processes.

• Supports month-end and year-end close with financial reporting and analysis.

• Prepares recurring and ad hoc financial reports for leadership and departmental stakeholders.

• Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.

• Experience working at ASU or another higher education institution.

• Experience in budgeting and financial planning.

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

• Evidence of strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, V-lookups, and financial analysis functions.

• Experience in preparing financial reports and account reconciliations.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an environment subject to quickly changing and potentially conflicting priorities.

• Demonstrated willingness and desire for continuous learning and advancing personal skillset.

• Evidence of strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Experience with financial management systems such as Workday, Adaptive, or similar ERP systems.

Salary & Benefits:

$54,600 - $67,000 per year; DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options.

• Healthcare

• Financial Security

• Retirement

• Family Resources

• Tuition Reduction (eligible ASU employees, their dependents and spouse)

• Discounts

Working Environment:

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate to hybrid work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person, hybrid position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement:

As a central enterprise unit for ASU, ASU EdPlus supports the university charter by focusing on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education.

ASU EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, and refusing to accept the status quo. Our employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of innovation, driving outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

ASU EdPlus

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$22899.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.