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Financial Planning & Accounting Specialist Do you have a strong foundation in accounting and financial planning, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy? Are you looking to grow your career within a collaborative finance team? Then apply today for this Financial Planning & Accounting Specialist opportunity! EdPlus at ASU is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU. Want to know more about working at EdPlus? Watch this short video! We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Planning & Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team. Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and other core finance and accounting functions. In this role, you will help ensure the accurate management of financial resources, support fiscal planning, and contribute to the integrity of financial operations across the organization. Essential Duties: • Ensures departmental entries and account reporting, including budget, forecast and actuals. • Supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities through analysis of financial results and trends. • Monitors account expenditures; maintains and reconciles account budgets; evaluates against budget guidelines. • Performs variance analysis (budget vs. actuals, forecast vs. actuals). • Reviews financial results, identifies budget variances, and provides recommendations to support sound financial management. • Communicates with EdPlus and ASU staff on their financial plans and answers policy, budget, and procedure questions. • Supports efforts to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of accounting and financial reporting processes. • Supports month-end and year-end close with financial reporting and analysis. • Prepares recurring and ad hoc financial reports for leadership and departmental stakeholders. • Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed. NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, Arizona. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Desired Qualifications: • Evidence of a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. • Experience working at ASU or another higher education institution. • Experience in budgeting and financial planning. • Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. • Evidence of strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, V-lookups, and financial analysis functions. • Experience in preparing financial reports and account reconciliations. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an environment subject to quickly changing and potentially conflicting priorities. • Demonstrated willingness and desire for continuous learning and advancing personal skillset. • Evidence of strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. • Experience with financial management systems such as Workday, Adaptive, or similar ERP systems. Salary & Benefits: $54,600 - $67,000 per year; DOE ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options. • Healthcare • Financial Security • Retirement • Family Resources • Tuition Reduction (eligible ASU employees, their dependents and spouse) • Discounts Working Environment: Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy. ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate to hybrid work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person, hybrid position.) Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position. Department Statement: As a central enterprise unit for ASU, ASU EdPlus supports the university charter by focusing on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education.ASU EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, and refusing to accept the status quo. Our employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of innovation, driving outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold. EdPlus at ASU Apply by 11:59 pm Arizona time on Saturday, June 18, 2026 To apply, visit: Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency Employment Type: Full Time