Fiscal Associate

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fiscal Associate to provide fiscal and procurement support for the College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM); coordinates all aspects of procurement of supplies, services, and equipment for CCRM assigned affiliated departments and divisions; serves as initial point of contact to CCRM customers for procurement questions; processes payments and reimbursements for study participants in accordance with study agreements and the Office of Sponsored Programs policies; reviews and processes invoices and payments; coordinates and reallocates Clincards for study teams; works with purchasing and selected vendors to resolve procurement issues with vendors or other departments; reviews and verifies necessary backup documentation and appropriate approvals have been received for all supply and equipment expenditures; provides information on OSU and CCRM departmental fiscal policies and procedures; verifies and reconciles accounting transactions to support fiscal activity; participates in internal auditing reviews as needed and monitors accounting practices assuring compliance with audit standards; serves as CCRM liaison to university offices of Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Travel, and Accounting; utilizes University HR, Financial, and Procurement systems to manage information; maintains fiscal records, participates in year-end account closing activities; performs other financial and accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of relevant experience required
• Requires successful completion of a background check
• Selected candidate may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of procurement of supplies, services, and equipment
• Serves as initial point of contact for procurement questions
• Processes payments and reimbursements for study participants
• Reviews and processes invoices and payments
• Coordinates and reallocates Clincards for study teams
• Works with purchasing and vendors to resolve procurement issues
• Reviews and verifies backup documentation for expenditures
• Provides information on fiscal policies and procedures
• Verifies and reconciles accounting transactions
• Participates in internal auditing reviews
• Serves as CCRM liaison to university offices
• Utilizes University HR, Financial, and Procurement systems to manage information
• Maintains fiscal records, participates in year-end account closing activities
• Performs other financial and accounting duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

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