Financial Administrator 1 OR Financial Administrator 2, College of Engineering & Applied Science
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Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati, College of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for a Financial Administrator 1 (FA1) / Financial Administrator 2 (FA2) position to handle various financial and administrative duties for the College of Engineering and Applied Science. As a Financial Administrator, you must be customer service oriented, a self-starter, well organized and have the ability to complete work independently, as well as assist others and work as a team. The Financial Administrator will take direction from and report to Assistant Director of Business Affairs in the College Business Office.
- Major duties may include administrative, fiscal, and grant activities such as: Financial tracking/monitoring of a variety of accounts such as General Funds, Designated/Endowment/Gift funds, Faculty Startup, Graduate Assistants, Adjuncts, Grants, and other funds/accounts as needed
- Involved in HR and Payroll processes, including timekeeping
- Process various transactions in both CONCUR and PACE systems (i.e. purchasing, travel, contracts)
- Assist Dept business offices, in addition to CEAS Administrative units and the college business office
- Assist in annual budget formulation
This position will offer flexibility for a hybrid remote work option for applicants with a residence within the Cincinnati Tri-State Area. Hybrid remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate and monitor fiscal administrative duties.
- Assist in the development of unit policies and procedures.
- Monitor the financial status of unit programs and other budget allocations.
- Implement policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Review and prepare Concur reports for reimbursements and purchasing card transactions.
- Manage and reconcile budget accounts including the preparation of monthly reports.
- May coordinate personnel functions for an operating unit.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need.
This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree must be in accounting or related field.
- For FA1 - Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
- FA1 requires related finance or accounting experience.
- FA2 requires two (2) years of finance or accounting experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office products
- Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and to multitask
- Incumbent should possess solid customer service skills with a positive attitude.
- Experience in budget management and grant management is preferred.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Application Process Information
Applicants must supply CV/Resume, cover letter, and a list of three (3) references upon request.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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Financial Administrator 1 OR Financial Administrator 2, College of Engineering & Applied Science
Cincinnati, OH, US
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