Posting Details
Position Number003880Position TitleFinancial Operations Specialist I - 003880DivisionCollege of MedicineDepartment710150 - Research OfficeMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years of progressively responsible clerical accounting experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and two years progressively responsible clerical accounting experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Related experience in an academic setting is highly preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s College of Medicine Office of Research is seeking to hire a Financial Operations Specialist I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Provides accounting support of College of Medicine (COM) Research Core Service Centers
- Provides general administrative support for the Offices of the Associate Dean for Research and Associate Director of Research Education and Training.
- Processes billing for research core service centers and tracks service requests.
- Tracks expenses and revenue for each core account using the Infinity Core Management System.
- Prepares utilization reports per core FOAPAL and reconciles accounts.
- Purchases equipment and supplies.
- Processes service and maintenance agreements.
- Assists with travel arrangements, as needed.
- Ensures invoices are issued and payments are received in a timely manner.
- Prepares and processes Human Resources and Payroll documents for core personnel.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date03/18/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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