Financial Manager Human Resource Services

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Human Resource Services invites applications for a

Financial Manager

to join their team. The

Financial Manager

is responsible for completing the compliance review of payroll transactions for completeness and accuracy. The total dollars passing through payroll in fiscal year 2022 was approximately $287 million in wages and employer paid benefits.

Essential duties assigned to this position include but are not limited to:

Enter off-cycle original transactions for wage and benefit processing;

Analyze and present possible corrections for transactional errors and enter those corrections when approved;

Work with departments to gather data and complete appropriate paperwork to align funding sources;

Work with the actual and statistical analysis of data to process payments for UM benefits such as health insurance, retirement, and various taxes;

Reconcile transactions initiated and processed by other employees and give instruction to employees on the correct process for the transaction;

Work with the Associate Director of Fiscal and Tax Compliance to correctly process and reconcile tax payments for various tax obligations such as foreign nationals, out of state employees, and split the pot (945) payments.

The person in this position will also be responsible for communicating effectively with affiliate campuses regarding payroll transactions and use report writing skills to create comprehensive explanatory reports for various constituents including unions, the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, campus departments, and external agencies.

Required Skills

Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and methods.

Demonstrated responsibility for complex, regulated, and time-sensitive functions.

Proven ability to use computer technology, web applications, and related software with the desire and ability to learn new software.

Demonstrated experience with a database report writing tool such as SQL or Access.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a diverse array of individuals both within, and external too, the university.

Advanced oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.

Demonstrated experience with project management – analyzing, planning, team building, execution and tracking, monitoring, and follow through.

Demonstrated ability to understand and utilize the concepts of accounting in the processing of payroll transactions – taxation, voluntary and involuntary deductions, pre-tax and post-tax deductions, clearing accounts, and accounts payable.

Demonstrated ability to be an effective team player, to listen and share information completely, as well as the ability to work independently.

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and meet deadlines in pressure situations with constant interruptions, and, at times, conflicting priorities.

Proven ability to research independently the solution to problems, to determine the optimum course of action, and to present options to the team for discussion.

Demonstrated ability to review, comprehend, and interpret complex federal and state regulations as they apply to payroll and employment and apply them correctly.

Must maintain complete confidentiality with all matters discussed and handled in the HRS office.

Minimum Required Experience

Associates degree in Accounting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully carry out the duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, as well as a minimum of 2 years of related experience in a complex payroll environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully carry out the duties of the position.

About Human Resource Services

and UM

Human Resource Services is dedicated to providing support to attract and retain a talented and diverse group of outstanding faculty, staff and professionals to create an organizational climate that encourages a high level of professionalism, service, performance, and dedication.

The University of Montana is a flagship research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

University of Montana

Video: Mission First, People Always

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City of Missoula

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Destination Missoula

Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce

The State of Montana

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Position Details

Position Title:

Financial Manager

Position Number:

013610

Department:

Human Resource Services

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 1.0 FTE, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year

Salary:

$26.592/hr -

Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan

, email the

Compensation Department

Union Affiliation:

Out of Union

Probationary Period:

Six months minimum

Benefits Include

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu