353535
Twin Cities
LR-Clerical
Part-Time
Regular
1888
AFSCME Unit 6 – Clerical
Summary of Position:
The Accountant Specialist provides the department of Medicinal Chemistry with administrative financial support and applies the University’ policies and procedures to keep the department in compliance with the standards of good stewardship of University funds.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
70% Financial Support
Provide primary administrative financial support for both department and faculty/staff, with possible duties including but not limited to:
-Provide account management oversight for departmental accounts (includes sponsored, non-sponsored and departmental O&M accounts)
-Serve as a primary member of the administrative team to process expensereimbursements, cash advances, research subject payments, vendor contracts,purchase orders, blanket orders.
-Final review of p-card reconciliation transactions for the department.
-Serve as departmental liaison to the College of Pharmacy Financial Services Office for
financial/budgetary matters.
-Assist individual faculty members with initial grant budgeting for grant and sub-contract
applications related to research initiatives.
-Communicate routinely with external contacts to process confidential information
related to payment for outside speakers and research subjects.
20% Grant Administration and Reporting
Provide support to faculty as requested for grants management and reporting, with possible duties including but not limited to:
-Grants Management – Administrative coordination and support for the development, collection, assembly, editing, and submission of materials required for faculty-initiated research applications.
-Serve as liaison to the College of Pharmacy grant administrator
-Assist individual faculty members with initial grant budgeting for grant and sub-contract applications related to research initiatives.
-Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for grants submissions for the Department.
-Assist faculty with grants reporting and tracking of expenditures as requested
5% Administrative Support
-Provides general administrative support including filing, typing, mailings (including-shipping of hazardous materials), travel arrangements, photocopying and e-mail-communication, when needed.
-Troubleshoot office equipment.
-Provides administrative support to research staff including shipping, tracking shipments, tracking purchases.
-Assist with package delivery and able to lift up to 35 lbs.
-Arranges reservations for meeting rooms, and meeting set up and clean up.
5% Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
-The College of Pharmacy supports a flexible work environment. This position is expected to be present and on-campus at least 2 days per week.
* The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Required Qualifications:
-High school graduate and four years of general accounts transaction experience.
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software Word and Excel, Google applications including email, documents, calendaring and Google Drive.
-Basic understanding of accounting.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Previous experience with University of Minnesota EFS accounting systems, policies and procedures
-Experience preparing, organizing, managing and submitting grant applications for public (e.g. NIH), foundation (e.g. American Heart Association) and/or private sector based organizations
-Ability to multi-task, handle interruptions, prioritize workload, follow-up and meet deadlines.
-Strong communication, interpersonal skills, customer service skills and excellent attention to detail.
-Able to work independently and with others.
-Commitment to supporting and encouraging a diverse work environment.
-Training in shipping hazardous materials local and international.
The Medicinal Chemistry department consists of a diverse group of faculty members, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and research scientists working at the interface of chemistry and biology and is home to the editorial offices of the and.
The department is part of the College of Pharmacy and University health sciences, which house nationally and internationally acclaimed programs in the areas of biochemistry, neuroscience, pharmacology, virology, immunology, cancer biology, structural biology, and drug delivery.
Medicinal Chemistry is a dynamic, multifaceted scientific discipline that is dedicated to the improvement of human health through research that leads to the design and development of safe and effective therapeutic, diagnostic, and environmental agents.
The Graduate Program has been awarding PhD degrees to students for over seventy-five years. The program has a long and distinguished history of being among the top medicinal chemistry programs in the country.
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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to comply with the University’s Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit:
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