Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing, MI | United States
Job description
The ideal candidate for this role will be responsible for identifying, designing and performing data collection, data analysis and reporting in order to analyze and verify Human Resources, Operational, expense with payroll policy performance and compliance. Assist with the operations of the central MSU Payroll office. Work with MSU Payroll staff to ensure that each MSU employee is being paid in accordance with University policies and procedures. Responsibilities for this position include: recommending enhancements to improve financial compliance; support with funding source business operational requirements; financial tracking and reporting in alignment with operational needs; developing financial analysis tools to support strategic and tactical business operations and policy compliance requirements; preparation and creation of reports and presentations for management and stakeholders; operational performance support via measures and metrics using multiple data sources; developing training content and presentation resources; performance of in-depth data analytics to determine patterns and recognize trends in payroll expense and other data. Develop predictive models to assist with improving decision making and enhance operational efficiencies. The candidate will be responsible for various pre and post payroll processes and will monitor transactions for compliance within the scope of federal/state/local and various DOL standards. This position is remote-friendly; with the expectation of on-Campus presence on a regular basis. This is typically referred to as Hybrid; with the flexibility of regular remote work mixed with in-office work as mutually agreed upon with the supervisor.
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree in finance, administration, data analysis and reporting, analysis, or another business-related field, 1-3 years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in data mining, data consolidation, report building, operational customer service and business operations support, curriculum development, event management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
*A minimum of a Bachelors' degree in accounting, finance, or a related field with relevant course work in business administration and information technology.
* Extensive knowledge and demonstrated skills in matters related to payroll, accounting, tax law, human resources and financial management; and may require registration as a CPA or CPP
* Experience with SAP software
* Experience creating financial data queries and understanding the query process
*Experience analyzing data from multiple sources and creating consolidated reporting across multiple business units.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Please provide a resume, cover letter, and three professional references.
STANDARD 8-5
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
About Michigan State University
Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.
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