Finance Specialist

About Us: At the University of Alaska System Office, we are committed to excellence and innovation in finance. Our University Financial Systems Department is at the forefront of implementing new and improved finance business processes that impact the entire UA system. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive environment, where every team member's contribution is valued.

Position Overview: We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will manage the system office Accounts Payable functions, coordinate and troubleshoot various finance operations, and serve as the system office security coordinator. You will also provide project support, participate in system-wide process improvement projects, and perform system testing related to finance functions.

What You'll Do:

• Lead Accounts Payable: Take charge of managing the system office Accounts Payable functions.
• Coordinate Finance Operations: Oversee and troubleshoot travel, JV processing, and invoice processing.
• Security Coordination: Serve as the system office security coordinator.
• Project Support: Provide essential support for various projects and participate in process improvement initiatives.
• System Testing: Conduct system testing to ensure smooth finance operations.
• Collaborate: Work closely with Finance users across the system to ensure seamless operations.

What We're Looking For:

• Accounting Expertise: Accounting knowledge and experience.
• Tech-Savvy: A technical aptitude for learning software applications and data extraction.
• Analytical Mind: Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organized & Efficient: Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that is constantly innovating and improving finance processes.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and growth within the University of Alaska system.
• Beautiful Location: Enjoy working on the scenic Fairbanks campus, surrounded by the natural beauty of Alaska.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years college coursework coursework in accounting/business, computer science and three years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This is an in-person position located in the Butrovich building on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus in Fairbanks, Alaska.  This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and  full employee benefits package . 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  UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 79, based on education and experience.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed. 

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Randazzo, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at View email address on careers.alaska.edu.

*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.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.

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 the ADA team at View email address on careers.alaska.edu .

The  University of Alaska () is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a  policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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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.  

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