Job Description

Working Title: Fiscal Specialist - International Accounting

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: Finance

Department: 100641 - Associate Controller - Reporting

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $21.00 per hour

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 10/09/2024

About JMU:

JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:

• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.
  
  Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!
  
  General Information:
  
  The International Accounting Office at James Madison University is seeking a Fiscal Specialist. This position supports the university's international defining characteristic for enhancing global competencies of the student. The successful candidate will serve on a team of International Program Accountants that provide fiscal program support to the Center for Global Engagement and faculty directors for activities occurring abroad.
  
  Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide accounting and financial support to the Center for Global Engagement, as well as, other offices throughout the university. This includes financial analysis of all aspects of Semester Abroad and Short-Term international programs.
• Review program budgets and foreign and stateside expenditures
• Initiate international wire transfers and monitor the exchange rates on a daily basis.
• Work as a team with IA to distribute prepaid cards to student participants of Short-Term programs.
• Assist with creating and providing financial training to Program Directors. Present financial procedures, review current practices and update as needed to comply with overall University policies.
• Prepare and submit financial statements for inclusion in the University's financial report.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Required:
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial populations.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Must be able to multi-task: prioritize projects and deadlines.
• Ability to audit and reconcile financial reports.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts and business processes.
• Ability to work independently with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  
  Additional Posting Information:
  
  Conditions of Employment:
  
  Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
  
  This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.
  
  E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
  
  EEO Statement:
  
  James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
  
  We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
  
  Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
  
  Reasonable Accommodation:
  
  If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
  
  To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jmu.edu/jobs/fiscal-specialist-international-accounting-harrisonburg-virginia-united-states

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