Financial Associate

General Statement Fiscal Shared Services provides accounting support and customer service to departments across the Bozeman campus while collaborating closely with central University offices. The team performs a wide variety of business processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting and analysis. The Financial Associate will be responsible for accounting transactions and processes, expense/revenue reconciliations, financial report generation and customer support. Duties and Responsibilities Provides exceptional customer service to client departments through high quality work and responsiveness. Performs the accounts payable functions for a diverse set of clients, processing invoices, journal vouchers and purchasing card transactions. Initiates accounts receivable invoices to external and internal customers and assists with collection of revenue on behalf of clients. Reconciles expense and revenue transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy of records. Generates easy‑to‑use, accurate and informative monthly financial reports for client departments to support strategic decision making and overall fund management. Advises department heads, directors and other key personnel regularly on departmental financial position; addresses and resolves areas of concern in a timely manner. Educates and supports staff, faculty and students across campus on business processes, best practices and internal controls. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Experience processing accounting transactions, financial reporting, financial analysis, or budgeting. Experience using Microsoft Excel and accounting software to analyze and summarize financial data. Demonstrated customer support experience. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Embrace and adapt quickly to changes in priorities, processes and work environment with a positive attitude. Be highly organized with great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work product. Be forward‑looking, anticipate problems and proactively address them. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with multiple offices, co‑workers and managers in a team‑oriented environment; represent Fiscal Shared Services and the University in a positive, professional manner. Exercise initiative and independent judgment in solving complex problems and in interpreting and applying policies and procedures. Have demonstrated excellent, professional verbal and written communication skills. Position Special Requirements / Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Special Instructions This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Compensation Salary $21.99–$25.54 hourly, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. #J-18808-Ljbffr