Financial Specialist

Arizona State University • Phoenix, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists with complex clerical work and financial transactions to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and three years (3) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND one (1) year of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience, and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and regulatory requirements, laws and standards.
• Knowledge of quality customer service standards, methods and practices.
• Knowledge of basic financial practices, regulations and standards.
• Skill in planning, analyzing and establishing priorities.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations, including operational accounts and payroll, to ensure accurate accounting and use of funds according to budgetary guidelines; research and aid in resolving budget concerns.
• Prepare and summarize a variety of routine operational and status reports including financial performance of programs and personnel costs to provide trends for decision making by unit leadership.
• Assist in the preparation of yearly operational and special budgets, including preparing projections and quarterly forecasts.
• Review requests and authorizes supplies, services, equipment purchases, recruitments, and other expenditures within unit guidelines and in accordance with established policy and approved budgetary funds.
• Prepare, submit and/or approve journal vouchers to adjust/correct expenditures to conform to budget guidelines; initiate budget and payroll adjustments to ensure proper recording of transactions.
• May assist with scholarship administration, including the disbursement process and data entry in Foundation Workday and Peoplesoft.
• Helps oversee college-initiated program fees: request new fees, monitor existing fees, forecast revenue, audit student billing, and monitor/approve expenditures.
• Works closely with the leadership to monitor college-funded Teaching Assistantships and other graduate funding opportunities.
• Remain current regarding all policies, practices, methods, standards, regulations and requirements affecting the business and operational activities to ensure ongoing compliance; communicate information to staff, faculty, and student workers to ensure understanding and awareness; may participate in providing training for business processes.
• Provide backup for the Finance team duties including purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, electronic document management, account applications, and personnel actions.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees