Financial Administrator , Student Affairs

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About The Resident Education and Development (RED) Team

Our Resident Education and Development (RED) team is responsible for providing leadership in the development of a positive community within the residence communities. Our goal is to be a partner in students' educational journey through an intentional, educational, and vibrant residential experience.

Job Overview

The Business Officer of Student Affairs is looking to hire a Financial Administrator 2 to provide support to the following offices:
Student Conduct & Community Standards, Dean of Students Office (including the Bearcat Pantry & Resource Center), and Resident Education and Development (RED). These offices provide a number of key services to support student belonging, student engagement, student wellbeing & safety, and student accountability for the UC Community. The Financial Administrator 2 will be responsible for overseeing the planning and supervision of the fiscal administrative activities within a designated functional area.

Essential Functions

• Oversee daily processing and accounting functions; ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with university, local, state and federal requirements and standard accounting and audit procedures including all compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficiency in preparing budgets, collaborating with functional units to develop forecasts, to monitor and report on financial results.
• Comprehend and enforce the University’s financial policies and apply these policies to various financial transactions and offer guidance to leadership.
• Monitor the financial status of budgetary allocations.
• May coordinate personnel functions for a functional area.
• Assist with processing, reconciliations, and training related to Bank of America (BOA) cards
• Develop and maintain training materials and standard workflows for navigating and utilizing the Concur system
• Communicate fiscal policy updates to the department, promoting awareness and compliance
• Process supplier payments and manage other financial transactions within university financial systems (PACE)
• Perform related duties based on departmental needs. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree must be in accounting or related work.
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of finance or accounting experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Detail oriented and organized

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Experience with Microsoft office (Power BI and Excel)

• Experience with SAP

• Higher Ed Experience

Application Information

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

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