Financial Operations Specialist

University of Dayton, Ohio • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Financial Operations Specialist is a temporary backfill role within the Procurement and Payable Services departments, supporting operational continuity while key personnel transition to the university’s core ERP implementation project. The position maintains routine travel and purchasing processes during a major system upgrade and manages daily accounts payable, purchasing card, and travel reimbursement workflows. The role is temporary through 6/30/2028.

Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications. Due to requirements of research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field, or five years of experience in accounts payable or financial operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify process improvements and troubleshoot technical errors.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience creating queries, compiling data, or generating reports from database systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to requirements of research contracts with the U.S. federal government.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience managing accounts payable, procurement, or financial operations in a higher education environment.
• Hands-on experience with Ellucian Banner, Jaggaer (Runway), Costpoint, or Emburse Enterprise ERP environments.
• Experience using data visualization software such as Power BI or Tableau to analyze and present operational or spend data.
• Experience working with a service call ticketing system to support technical troubleshooting and trace root causes.
• Deep understanding of accounts-payable tax compliance, including Form 1099 preparation, tax withholding, and sales/use tax.
• Demonstrated adaptability and a track record of maintaining team morale and operational stability through major organizational transitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts payable workflows.
• Manage purchasing card workflows.
• Manage travel reimbursement workflows.
• Maintain routine purchasing and travel processing during the ERP system upgrade.
• Help maintain operational continuity in Procurement and Payable Services while key personnel support the ERP implementation project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time