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Apply for Job Job ID361513 LocationAll Other -See Job Description Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Title: Accounting Assistant Supervisor: Associate Director General Responsibilities: Business office and accounting support to process all payables and vendor contracts, and supports the work of the staff Accountant and Business Office manager. The University of Minnesota Press seeks a motivated, highly organized individual who can move fluidly between tasks to work in the fast-paced book publishing business office. This position provides financial and administrative support to U Press staff, works with the OVPR Cluster to process all payables and vendor contracts, and supports the work of the staff Accountant and Business Office manager. FINANCIAL AND DOCUMENT PROCESSING (50%): Create requisitions, Contracts for Professional Services, and journal entries per University and U Press policies and standards. Process invoices, travel & expense reimbursements, and departmental deposits per University and U Press policies and standards. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (25%): Assist Procurement Specialist with vendor maintenance. Update the weekly inventory report, update stock releases in database, and notify appropriate staff. OFFICE SUPPORT/SPECIAL PROJECTS (25%): Create invoices as directed. Update various U Press databases, as directed. Assist with subsidiary rights and ebook royalties data processing, as directed. Assist in annual royalty payments processing. Reconcile exhibits orders. Filing as needed for the Business Office. Back up front desk duties in absence of Administrative Assistant. Assist Accountant as needed. Other projects as assigned. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Computer experience to include Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) PREFERRED SELECTION CRITERIA: * Experience working with spreadsheets and databases * Strong organizational skills * Attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy * Timeliness in performing work and attention to deadlines * Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills About the Department The University of Minnesota Press is recognized internationally for its innovative, boundary-breaking editorial program in the humanities and social sciences and as publisher of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), the most widely used objective tests of personality in the world. Minnesota also maintains as part of its mission a strong commitment to publishing books on the people, history, and natural environment of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Established in 1925, Minnesota is among the founding members of the Association of University Presses (AUP). 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 employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M 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, diver e 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 the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). 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.