Fiscal Services Collections Analyst

The Ohio State University • Mount Pleasant, MI

11h • $58,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Fiscal Services Collections Analyst serves as a member of the Sponsored Fiscal Collections team in The Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK). The Fiscal Services Collections Analyst serves as a point of contact for all university departments and external Sponsors for the collections activity related to Sponsored Program activity. Provides fiscal, operational, and administrative support to the Office of Grants and Contracts, university Fiscal Officers, department Grant Managers and various project sponsors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of accounts receivable, billing, payment processing, collections and/or finance operations in a higher education or sponsored program environment.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in Workday Customer Accounts and Sponsor modules, including configuration and workflow knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Performs collection functions associated with sponsor billing for expenses incurred on sponsored research grants administered by the Ohio State University's Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) within the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK).
• This position performs routine collection duties of moderate scope and complexity on aged receivables for sponsored awards; makes outbound calls and emails sponsors requesting payment; handles sponsored related inquiries; initiates invoice write-off requests; performs sponsor contact maintenance; analyzes and works to correct billing errors; provides supporting documentation for various sponsors; assists in the identification of payment for application; works collaboratively and develops working relationships with the Sponsored Fiscal Billing and Payment teams, the Office of Grants and Contracts, university department contacts and various project sponsors to identify and mitigate sponsor financial risk.
• Has an expert understanding of the various sponsors, their billing requirements, regulations, and their impact on fiscal operations. Functions with a high degree of autonomy on complex issues.
• Performs in-depth analysis of processes, makes recommendations to improve processes, assist in developing and documenting procedural changes and training resources, and aids with document retention.
• May participate with working groups to identify cross-functional process improvements. May serve as informal resource to Fiscal Billing and Payment team. Attends staff meetings and trainings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees