Financial Administrator 2, Student Affairs

About the role

The 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).

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.
• Prepare budgets, collaborate with functional units to develop forecasts, monitor and report on financial results, comprehend and enforce the University’s financial policies, and offer guidance to leadership.
• Maintain the financial status of budgetary allocations.
• Coordinate personnel functions for a functional area.
• 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.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field.
• 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

• Detail oriented and organized.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Experience with Microsoft office (Power BI and Excel).
• Experience with SAP.
• Higher Ed Experience.