Department of Soil and Environment

Do you want to contribute to important environmental and societal issues as well as sustainable development? We are looking for a service-oriented, responsible, and meticulous economist. You will work with project applications and accounting, budgeting, and financial statements, and be an important support to the department's management, researchers, and PhD students. The position is located at SLU's Ultuna campus in Uppsala, surrounded by beautiful nature with good bus connections and nice cycling paths.

About the job

As an economist with us, you will primarily work with project economics, together with two experienced economists in our finance team. This includes project costing, budgeting and forecasting, monitoring, accounting, and reporting of projects, as well as year-end accounting. Since we have projects from many different funding sources, you need to be able to handle various regulations and reporting methods and comply with accounting rules and tax legislation.

Your tasks will include accounting for both individual research projects and overall finances at the subject level. Additionally, some ongoing tasks will involve handling supplier invoices, purchasing, and procurement issues.

Your background

We are looking for someone with a university degree in economics (accounting) or equivalent. Experience in financial work within universities/colleges/public sector, accounting firms, or grant accounting within municipal operations or civil society organizations is an advantage.

We expect you to have very high competence in Excel. Experience with ERP, Proceedo, and Primula is a merit.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities such as good collaboration skills, being a flexible and self-driven person. You have an unpretentious, open, and positive attitude and the ability to handle multiple parallel tasks. As a person, you are outgoing and have an easy time communicating, both verbally and in writing. You are responsible, meticulous, and work in a structured and systematic way, with the ability to prioritize and deliver on time.

Since SLU and the department have both Swedish and international employees, students, and partners, you need to be proficient in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

As we strive for diversity, we welcome all applicants regardless of background.

About us

The Department of Soil and Environment is a leading soil science center, both nationally and internationally. We research the properties and fundamental functions of soil, and study how environmental and climate changes affect the soil. Through research, environmental analysis, and education, we contribute knowledge about the sustainable use of soil in the future and develop new solutions to support decision-making in agriculture, forestry, and urban environments. The work environment at the department is international, and we have about 100 employees.

We are part of SLU's Soil, Water, and Environment Center (MVM Center), with close contacts to environmental analysis and research on, among other things, water, cycles, and bioenergy. The activities contribute to meeting national environmental and climate goals and the UN's global sustainability goals. Read more about the department here (https://www.slu.se/mark (https://www.slu.se/mark)).

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ (https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/)

Location:

Uppsala

Employment type:

Parental leave cover for approximately 14 months with a possibility of permanent employment.

Extent:

For example, 100%

Start date:

As soon as possible or according to agreement.

Application:

Welcome with your application via the application button below by 2025-04-10.

Union contacts:

https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ (https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/)

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable living, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems and a responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites throughout the country.

SLU has over 3000 employees, 5000 students and doctoral candidates, and a turnover of over three billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campuses. We strive for a gender-equal and inclusive work environment where open conversations between people with different experiences lay the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.