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Regents of the University of Minnesota
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The Financial Generalist provides financial oversight, analysis, and management for sponsored and non-sponsored funds, with a portfolio primarily focused on non-sponsored funding. The role prepares reports, forecasts budgets and expenses, supports faculty and staff with financial questions, and reviews transactions. It also handles payroll distributions, journal entries, invoices, and other departmental financial duties.
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Job ID375466
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyFinance
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code8221FG
Employee ClassCivil Service
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About the Job
Responsibilities:
Financial analysis, oversight and management - 25%
Provide financial oversight, analysis and management of sponsored and non-sponsored data. Assigned portfolio will be primarily non-sponsored funding with some sponsored funding.
Prepare financial reports and present data to faculty. Forecast budgets and expenses.
Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.
Effort coordinator for assigned faculty and their research staff. Updates payroll distributions and enters payroll historical corrections (RTDs) as needed.
Initiate financial transactions such as UMF transfers and journal entries as needed.
Assist with faculty and admin staff questions regarding financial spending, policies, procedures, and issues.
Financial reporting - 30%
Create financial statements. Report standard monthly reports for principal investigators to meet goals and objectives. Provide information to help in the decision-making process.
Financial support - 20%
Entry of journal entries for accounting team into EFS.
Monitoring payroll default accounts and setting up new payroll distributions for new hires.
Create departmental invoices in EFS.
Document approval 15%
Review and approve financial transactions in EFS and Emburse for assigned approval deptids. Provide departmental staff information on expenditures requirements and policy.
Other financial duties - 10%
Manage other common financial funds such as UMF funds, ISOs, and ESOs, etc. as needed.
Assist with annual position and chartstring budgeting.
Other related projects and assignments as needed.
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be included in the application materials
Required Qualifications:
Requires BA/BS degree or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and customer service orientation skills
Strong communication skills with both financial and managerial staff
Critical thinking and analysis skills
Ability to prioritize work in order to meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with University systems such as PeopleSoft (EFS and HRMS), ECRT, DMS, UM Analytics, Chrome River
Knowledge of University financial policies and procedures
Experience with University financial system PeopleSoft (EFS and HRMS)
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $55,000 - $60,000/year; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment (Remote)
Position Type:Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.
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About University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.
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.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
4 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55455
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
375466
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 5,760 open Financial Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$55–60K/yr
- Minnesota median$82–120K/yr118 salary ranges
- US median$85–127K/yr3,922 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $58K, is 44% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($102K) — in the lowest quarter of Financial Analyst salary ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 156 open Financial Analyst jobs in Minnesota and 5,760 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- UnitedHealth Group11 open
- Oracle7 open
- Robert Half6 open
- Experience
- Financial Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (4,611 postings).
- Education
- 2,806 of the 5,760 open Financial Analyst jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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