Financial Operations Specialist

University of Dayton • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Financial Operations Specialist is a temporary backfill role supporting operational continuity within the Procurement and Payable Services departments while key personnel work on a core ERP implementation project. The role maintains daily processes, specifically accounts payable, purchasing card, and travel reimbursement workflows. The position is temporary through 6/30/2028.

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 organizational levels.
• Must be a U.S. citizen 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-related tax compliance, including Form 1099 preparation, tax withholding, and sales/use tax.
• Demonstrated adaptability and a proven 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 operational continuity in Procurement and Payable Services during the ERP implementation project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time