Financial Specialist Sr.

2 weeks ago


Tempe, Arizona, United States Arizona State University Full time
Job Description

Candidates interested in a career with a focus on financial and project management are invited to apply to join the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (IAFSE) Research Operations team within the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering (SBHSE).

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze and prepare reports for financial information on various accounts.
  • Forecast accounts to avoid deficits and provide information for decision-making.
  • Approve financial and payroll transactions, ensuring expenses are allowable with ASU and sponsoring agency/contract conditions and requirements.
  • Provide guidance and assistance in preparing administrative post-award documents.
  • Responsible for preparing budgets and forecasts for non-sponsored accounts in ASU financial systems.
Working Environment

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.

Flexible Work Options

ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations, and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment and three (3) years of related experience, or seven (7) years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in preparing detailed documents and account management.
  • Experience being a problem solver who can take initiative, manage workload effectively, and set priorities while being flexible.
  • Experience working independently as well as a member of a team.
  • Experience in building strong relationships and ability to influence without authority.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable regulations governing management of grants and/or contracts for sponsors such as NSF, DoD, DOE, ONR, AFOSR, AFRL, and ARO.
  • Demonstrated skills such as understanding generally accepted accounting principles, mathematical comprehension, and data analysis.
  • Evidence of effective communication skills.
  • Experience working in higher education.
  • Experience using ASU systems including Enterprise Research Administration (ERA), Workday for financial, PeopleSoft for human resources, Adaptive Planning/Workday for budgeting.
ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy, and broad access.

Essential Duties
  • Works under deadlines, manages multiple responsibilities and duties, while navigating interruptions and unclear and/or changing situations.


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