Accounting Supervisor

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Tuition benefit program

Retirement plans

Employee wellbeing program

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a functional supervisor for Accounting professionals in the Finance Operations Center. This hybrid role supervises journals and payroll accounting, guides staff, and Liaises with Resource Responsibility Centers in an assigned portfolio.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the Accounting Manager, ensuring service levels are met, and fostering an inclusive work environment. A BA/BS with 4+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus at least four years of experience, or combined education/experience to equal eight years.
• Experience supervising accounting professionals.
• Familiar with payroll accounting and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Supervises accounting professionals responsible for journal entries and payroll accounting.
• Collaborates with accounting managers to monitor service levels.
• Develops materials to support accounting activities and align staff to plans.
• Provides guidance on hiring, coaching, development, and staff training.
• Supports RRCs through liaison and unit-level accounting activities.

Education

BA/BS + 4+ years OR 8 years total

Job description

About the Job

Position Overview: This position serves as a functional supervisor for assignedAccounting professionals in the Finance Operations Center. Theywill supervise and assign work, provide guidance and direction formoderately complex financial and technical issues, and serve as theprimary liaison to supported Resource Responsibility Centers (RRCs)in their assigned portfolio.

Work environment: Hybrid (minimum three days in the office)

Anticipated start date: October 5, 2026

Job Responsibilities with % of time:

Supervising (60%)

• Directly supervises accounting professionals responsible forthe journal entry and payroll accounting functions of theUniversity.
• Provides recommendations for employment matters related tohiring, coaching, development, dismissal, promotion, and stafftraining.
• Assists with building administrative materials in support ofaccounting activities (for example, roles & responsibilities,key tasks) and aligns staff to the accomplishment of plans andgoals.
• Collaborates with the Accounting Manager to ensure servicelevel expectations are monitored and met.
• Cultivates a collaborative community to build a sense ofbelonging for all. Provides service with an equitable and inclusivelens.

Accounting (20%)

• Uses information and requests received from a portfolio of RRCsto analyze and prepare chart field requests into PeopleSoftFinancials (also known as the Enterprise Financial] System, orEFS), prepares journal entry analysis and computation and completesthe entry of journal entries into EFS. Requests will be processedfollowing University standard practices and procedures in journalentries, ledger/fund analyses, journal corrections, year-endactivities, journal uploads, as well as independent review andresearch of complex transactional support to ensure accuratereporting.
• Collaborates with finance staff at RRCs on accounting periodclosings, reviewing reports and other materials to ensurereasonableness and identifying and resolving errors of a complexnature.
• Facilitates standard and non-standard capital assettransactions, including fabrications and assets purchased andcollaborates with Accounting Services to ensure accurate accountcode use.
• Explains, interprets, and applies University accountingpolicies and procedures.
• Uses the chart of accounts with expertise and understanding,ensures ChartField string integrity by working with otheraccounting professionals to recommend updates and accurateuses.
• Identifies data needs to accomplish goals and initiatives,compiles data and reports as needed, and reviews reports compiledby others for accuracy. May require the use of compilinginformation from multiple reporting resources.
• Understands key accounting functions, Generally AcceptedAccounting principles, and other guiding concepts with developingexpertise. May require analysis of applicability to complextransactions.
• Processes payroll accounting transactions initiated by HRrequests such as new hire, additional pay, etc. or funding changesinitiated by a finance request (enters payroll distributionChartField strings, verifies funding, validates additional payentry, processes retroactive adjustments, etc.)
• Proactively analyzes and tracks payroll activity to completepayroll distributions and process changes based on communicationwith departments, understanding of funding sources and upcomingchanges.
• Collaborate closely with unit contacts (including financestaff, as well as academic and research staff) to process retropayroll distributions.

Professional Development (10%)

• Supplies knowledge for training manuals and procedures for theFinance Operations Center.
• Completes professional development, learning and development,education, and training activities appropriate to work duties andfor the pursuit of individual, unit, and institutionalsuccess.
• Participates in staff development based on individual needincluding ongoing skills training, DEI development, professionallearning, service & scholarly activity, and engagement &well-being.
• Supports direct reports as needed in professional developmentand models dedication to crafting an inclusive work environment andencouraging a caring culture.

Unit Support (5%)

• Serves as primary liaison for Chief Financial Manager (CFM),business partners, and units contained within supported RRCs foraccounting and payroll accounting activity.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (please document on resume):

• BA/BS degree plus at least four years of experience or acombination of related education and work experience to equal eightyears.

Preferred Qualifications (please document on resume):

• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials
• Knowledge and understanding of University of Minnesotafinancial policies
• Ability to use data to make comparisons, perform verificationand reconciliations, and compile reports
• Proven expertise in accounting
• 2 years supervisory experience

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $80,489.97 - $88,845.33 per year; depending oneducation/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type : Civil-Service & Non-Faculty LaborRepresented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for moreinformation regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package thatincludes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional trainingand degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition BenefitProgram
• 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 counselingat no cost
• Employee TransitPass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metroarea

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important tonote that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. Thisapproach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions ofeach candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of ourcommitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered toincoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversityand inclusion in enriching the employment experience of itsemployees and in supporting the academic mission. The University iscommitted to attracting and retaining employees with varyingidentities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to andopportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment withoutregard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successfulcompletion of a background check. Our presumption is thatprospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminalconvictions do not automatically disqualify finalists fromemployment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among thelargest public research universities in the country, offeringundergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude ofopportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of oneof the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities,students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit fromextensive 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 byForbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employerfor Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026,we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awardsrecognition for employee appreciation and work-lifeflexibility.