Finance coordinator
Job SummaryThe Finance and Operations Coordinator will be a key member of the team, reporting directly to theGeneral Manager.
The group operates under a flat structure, and the successful candidate will haveregular visibility and direct access to the EMU team, Finance team, and Procurement Manager.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, strongcommitment to deadlines and team, is process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work,possesses a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and has excellent excel skills, time keeping foundation, and an accounting background.
Provide direct support to General Manager that will require interaction with various UniversityDepartments and will be expected to represent the unit in a professional manner.
Maintain O&M budget and report monthly actuals and variances to operations staff, along withcollecting necessary information for GL reconciliations and accruals.
Assist the Procurement Manager in creating and maintaining contracts with Key Vendors and the new vendor input process in D365.
Process, verify and pay all utility bills received by the University including but not limited to electricity, natural gas, steam, chilled water, domestic water, sewer and fire service water utilizing D365.
Track and analyze usage and costs. Track and maintain utility steam sales to customers. Create / maintain reports to analyze usage and costs across campus, and report out any variances.
Create customer bills, and work with finance team to track and maintain AP and AR. Enter, process, and track purchase orders, along with processing incoming invoices and overseeing accruing when necessary.
Assisting the accounting department in daily, monthly and annual activities. Assist in research and submission of available energy grant opportunities.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)The Business has a consistent and dedicated focus on a proactive safety culture. HSE is theresponsibility of everyone in the organization.
Your accountability for HSE also includes : Promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your fellow workers and yourself so that everyone goes home injury-free, Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulations and HSE policies, programs, and procedures, Responsible for identifying and reporting workplace HSE hazards and concerns to your supervisor immediately and providing solutions (if aware of any) to address these concerns as requested, and Immediate reporting of all work-related injuries / illness to your supervisorSkills & Qualifications Associate's or bachelor's business degree required, general knowledge of accounting, 1+ years'experience (could be internship or relevant work experience during school) Understanding of accounting principles and current financial legislation Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel Highly analytical with great attention to detail Self-motivated and proactive, able to work alone with minimal guidance and supervision Ability to lead by example and create a harmonious working environment working with variousindividuals Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to managechanging priorities Previous experience with concession agreements considered an asset Experience working with D365 is considered an asset Ability to function in both an industrial plant and office environmentConditions of Employment : A Valid Michigan Driver's License is required Successful completion of Criminal Background Check and Drug Test
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