Financial Administrator - OR - Financial Administrator , Department of Civil & Architectural Eng

Position: Financial Administrator 1 - OR - Financial Administrator 2, Department of Civil & Architectural Eng
Current UC employees must apply internally via  Success Factors

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Job Overview     The University of Cincinnati, College of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for a Financial Administrator 1 (FA1) / Financial Administrator 2 (FA2) position to handle various financial and administrative duties for the College of Engineering and Applied Science.  As a Financial Administrator, you must be customer service oriented, a self-starter, well organized and have the ability to complete work independently, as well as assist others and work as a team.  

The Financial Administrator will take direction from and report to Senior Business Administrator in the Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering & Construction Management.

Major duties may include administrative, fiscal, and grant activities such as:

Financial tracking/monitoring of a variety of accounts such as General Funds, Designated/Endowment/Gift funds, Faculty Startup, Graduate Assistants, Adjuncts, Grants, and other funds/accounts as needed
Involved in HR and Payroll processes, including timekeeping
Process various transactions in both CONCUR and PACE systems (i.e. purchasing, travel, contracts)
Assist Dept business offices
Assist in annual budget formulation

This position will offer flexibility for a hybrid remote work option for applicants with a residence within the Cincinnati Tri-State Area. Hybrid remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.

Essential Functions      Coordinate and monitor fiscal administrative duties.
Assist in the development of unit policies and procedures.
Monitor the financial status of unit programs and other budget allocations.
Implement policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Review and prepare Concur reports for reimbursements and purchasing card transactions
Manage and reconcile budget accounts including the preparation of monthly reports.
May coordinate personnel functions for an operating unit.
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education      Bachelor’s Degree must be in accounting or related field.
For FA1 - Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
For FA2 - Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience      FA1 requires related finance or accounting experience.
FA2 requires two (2)  years of finance or accouting experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered      Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office products
Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and to multitask
Incumbent should possess solid customer service skills with a positive attitude.
Experience in budget management and grant management is preferred.

Physical Requirements /Work Environment     Office environment/no specific unusual physical…