Finance Associate

Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Finance Associate who will be a key member of the finance team and will be responsible for providing finance-related and accounting support for the Department and its faculty. This exciting opportunity will require excellent judgement, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to take initiative and follow through.  The successful candidate is independently motivated, and contribute to a positive and productive work culture. The candidate must also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that allow for interactions with a diverse academic and medical community.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

High School diploma or equivalent and two years’ work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures. 
• Ability to operate computerized office applications and accounting systems. 
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. 
• Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less. 
• Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat. 
• Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone. 

* – Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .

The expected pay range for this position is $25.48 to $33.17 per hour.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https:/lcardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.