"Financial Specialist Intermediate"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Financial Administration and Internal Controls Manager, the Financial Specialist Intermediate assists with financial management, reporting, and internal controls. This position will be responsible for the thorough review of financial transactions and reporting for a broad customer base, and providing direction regarding accounting and budgeting. In addition to financial duties, this position will maintain internal controls documentation, meeting with stakeholders annually.

Financial Management and Processing (50%)

• Assist faculty/staff with expense classification and travel or P-Card questions (EF)
• Review and approve expense reports for faculty and staff (EF)
• Establish new accounts, transfers within School and make correcting entries as needed (EF)
• Process financial awards in the Financial Aid system (EF)
• Process payments for suppliers and individuals (EF)
• Understand University policies as it relates to full management of the project grant (EF)

Internal Controls (25%)

• Prepare internal control documents and gap analysis reports for Cash Handling (Cash/Checks), HSIP, Gifts, PCard with the approval of the Financial Administration and Internal Controls Manager (EF)
• Complete annual review of Kinesiology internal controls with Financial Administration and Internal Controls Manager (EF)
• Support the departments in the school with establishing and adhering to internal control practices (EF)

Financial Planning and Reporting (20%)

• Perform financial forecasting for outreach programs, such as Kinesiology Community Programs (KCP)/Kidsport, including developing budget projections (EF)
• Assist with preparing financial reports and distribute them to Principal Investigators (EF)

Other Duties (5%)

Not specified in detail.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant financial experience
• Knowledge of—or ability to quickly become familiar with—relevant University policies related to research administration, financial reporting, and travel
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office products and Google
• Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture, and ability to consistently demonstrate our school's Core Values

Required Competencies

• Demonstrated success in building positive and effective relationships and partnerships with all levels and populations of employees
• Strong and demonstrated attention to detail and ability to think analytically
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, multitask, and meet multiple deadlines
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to anticipate problems and take appropriate initiative
• Proven ability to manage time, assignments, and projects effectively, including consistent follow-up to keep stakeholders informed about progress
• Proven record of attention to detail and accuracy, with a low rate of errors
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated competence in writing and editing documentation for diverse audiences
• Skilled in developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different stakeholders
• Experience setting priorities and adapting successfully as priorities shift
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee and business information with utmost confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure in a complex environment and maintain a calm and professional demeanor

Salary and Benefits

The general salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000, with eligibility to participate in the school's 2026 merit program. Benefits are included with this position.

Work Arrangement

This position has the potential for a hybrid schedule with a remote option up to 2 days/week (with Wednesdays being a required in-office day).