Financial Analyst I

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s Institute for Cyber Enabled Research (ICER) is seeking a Financial Operations Specialist to oversee billing, purchasing, and accounting for ICER and related units. The role includes fee-for-service billing, renewals, expense reconciliation, and maintaining EBS/KFS records, plus generating reports and supporting pricing assessments.

The position is hybrid with weekly meetings at the East Lansing campus.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting or finance or related field.
• Six months to one year of related and progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing or financial analysis.
• Experience with financial systems and reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Billing: manage fee-for-service billing, storage usage, renewals, adjustments, and pricing updates.
• Purchasing: oversee renewals and procurement of software, hardware, and storage space, with tracking.
• Account ledgers: locate and document expenditures in EBS; reconcile expenses and maintain records in KFS.
• General office duties: prepare ad hoc financial reports; order supplies; assist with administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

EBS

KFS

Microsoft Office

Billing software

Job description

Position Summary

The position oversees purchasing and billing processes for the Institute for Cyber Enabled Research (ICER) and related units, including software, hardware, and storage acquisitions. Responsibilities also include managing fee-for-service billing, reconciling accounts, maintaining enterprise financial systems, and supporting pricing assessments. Additional duties involve generating reports, coordinating resources, and performing general office tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Billing – 30%: Administer direct billing for units utilizing fee-for-service models (ICER, HPCC, Bioinformatics Core). Process billing for storage usage, renewals, adjustments, and cluster services. Assist with evaluating fee-for-service models and updating pricing based on university fiscal changes.
• Purchasing – 25%:Manage renewals and procurement of software for ICER’s High-Performance Computing Center (HPCC). Oversee hardware, equipment, and storage space purchases, including tracking usage.
• Account Ledgers – 25%: Locate and document source expenditures in Enterprise Business Systems (EBS). Reconcile unit expenses, including research costs, travel, and supplies. Maintain accurate records in Kuali Financial System (KFS) and track all billing activities.
• General Office Duties – 20%: Prepare ad hoc financial reports. Order office supplies and submit service requests. Oversee room reservations and perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

This is a hybrid role. Weekly meetings at the East Lansing campus are required.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year degree program in accounting or finance with relevant course work in business administration; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in accounting, auditing or financial analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Experience:

• Two to three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, or financial analysis.

Desired Skill Set:

• Technical Skills: Financial systems management (EBS, KFS), billing and fee-for-service models, purchasing and procurement processes, financial reporting and reconciliation, data analysis and budget monitoring, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related accounting software.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, problem-solving and analytical thinking, clear and professional communication, adaptability in a dynamic environment, collaborative team approach.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Required Application Materials

Resume, cover letter and three references.

Special Instructions

This is a hybrid role. Weekly meetings on Wednesday's at the East Lansing campus are required.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://icer.msu.edu/

Remote Work Statement

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.

Bidding eligibility ends September 15, 2026, 11:55 PM