Financial Operations Associate

This position has been filled - Job#: 453384857

Job Summary

 Responsibilities

• Manage the bi-weekly and monthly pay period closing and assist in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of payroll.
• Process hourly time reporting.
• Compile payroll metrics and other payroll data upon request.
• Assist with taxable income reporting.
• Analyze and verify internal consistency, completeness, and arithmetic accuracy of account documents and make adjustments.
• Review and accurately process purchase requisitions and purchase order vouchers using the Peoplesoft procurement system.
• Assign transaction codes to accounting documents and assure appropriate processing.
• Act as a liaison between purchasing agents and Athletics team members.
• Work with  Vendor Maintenance to appropriately establish vendors as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of University financial rules policies and apply these policies in day-to-day functions. Understand and apply relevant NCAA and Big Ten Conference rules in performing duties.
• Recommend improvements to payroll and departmental processes.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for ACH banking, SVC, and cash receipts.
• Assist with other financial analysis, month end closing and budgeting duties as assigned by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• A minimum of two years of successful experience in business operations is required.
• Attention to detail and ability to work well with others in a fast paced office environment is required.
• Computer experience is required, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in processing payroll transactions is preferred.
• Experience utilizing PeopleSoft general ledger or other payroll software is preferred.
• Experience with procurement in a higher education institution is preferred.