Financial Operations Specialist 2
About The Position
The Office of Finance and Business Administration (OFBA) in the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) is seeking a team-oriented and dynamic Financial Operations Specialist 2 to serve as the office point of contact for fiscal, travel, and compliance questions and concerns across the ERIK organization. Main duties for this role include: Assist with the fiscal onboarding for new ERIK employees that hold fiscal related duties. Hold compliance level approval in the university enterprise financial system (EFS). Confirm funding availability based on budget reports. Manage the ERIK Procurement Card program, which includes ordering, activity log management, reassigning Workday Expense Reports, and general reporting. Process cash sales and deliver bank deposits to university-designated deposit stations. Process and approve cost center journals and fund transfers. Update ERIK transactional coding (e.g., worktags) as needed. Utilize university systems and reporting tools to develop, prepare, and maintain reports and various ad-hoc reports related to budget and expenditures. Serve as Amazon Business Account Requisitioner. Under the direction of the ERIK OFBA Finance Manager, provide support for internal and external audits. Assist with the development of standard operating procedures and policy interpretation and guidance. Utilize the enterprise financial system (Workday) to identify potential discrepancies and conduct follow-up reviews until issues are resolved. Assist with monthly reconciliations. Work closely with ERIK center and institute fiscal representatives to ensure compliance and training. Provide excellent customer service to all ERIK and university customers. Complete projects and other duties assigned. Serve on university committees as needed and warranted by position and/or projects. Maintain a good working relationship with the Procurement Shared Service Center (PSSC) and Grant Shared Service Center (GSSC) to manage ERIK procurement transactions and invoice processing and approval.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Two years of relevant experience
- A resume is required to be submitted to be considered for this position.
Nice To Haves
- 2 - 4 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated excellence with written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, timely follow-up, and outstanding work ethic
- Experience with Workday and extensive knowledge of OSU policies and procedures
Responsibilities
- Assist with the fiscal onboarding for new ERIK employees that hold fiscal related duties.
- Hold compliance level approval in the university enterprise financial system (EFS).
- Confirm funding availability based on budget reports.
- Manage the ERIK Procurement Card program, which includes ordering, activity log management, reassigning Workday Expense Reports, and general reporting.
- Process cash sales and deliver bank deposits to university-designated deposit stations.
- Process and approve cost center journals and fund transfers.
- Update ERIK transactional coding (e.g., worktags) as needed.
- Utilize university systems and reporting tools to develop, prepare, and maintain reports and various ad-hoc reports related to budget and expenditures.
- Serve as Amazon Business Account Requisitioner.
- Under the direction of the ERIK OFBA Finance Manager, provide support for internal and external audits.
- Assist with the development of standard operating procedures and policy interpretation and guidance.
- Utilize the enterprise financial system (Workday) to identify potential discrepancies and conduct follow-up reviews until issues are resolved.
- Assist with monthly reconciliations.
- Work closely with ERIK center and institute fiscal representatives to ensure compliance and training.
- Provide excellent customer service to all ERIK and university customers.
- Complete projects and other duties assigned.
- Serve on university committees as needed and warranted by position and/or projects.
- Maintain a good working relationship with the Procurement Shared Service Center (PSSC) and Grant Shared Service Center (GSSC) to manage ERIK procurement transactions and invoice processing and approval.
Benefits
- Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
