Financial Administration Coordinator

Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

DepartmentFINANCE SHARED SERVICES (UA-FNSS-IUBLA) Department InformationThis is an UA Financial Shared Services position that supports IU Research at Indiana University. IU Research is responsible for research development, research compliance, and research administration. Working with university-wide offices, campus leaders, and deans, the Vice President for Research Office works to increase and diversify research and creative activities at IU, attract external funding for these activities, and develop public-private partnerships, technology transfer, graduate education, and inter-campus research opportunities.Job SummaryDepartment-Specific Responsibilities

• Processes transactions for purchasing, service contracts, travel, pcards, payments, reimbursements, and miscellaneous needs including maintaining records of financial transactions.
• Programs support for research centers including but not limited to visiting scholars programs and fellowship programs.
• Collects and submits documentation and assists as needed in processing of student award payments for fellowship and fee remissions associated with Research Centers, Institutes, and Museums under IU Research.
• Administrative Support for assigned Research Centers, Institutes, and Museums including reconciliation of accounts.
• Responds to inquiries regarding financial policies and procedures including but not limited to Travel, Chrome River, Buy.IU, Purchasing, and P-Cards.
• Serves as backup to ensure transaction and administrative needs associated with IU Research are met.
• Other duties as assigned.General Responsibilities
  • With minimal supervision, performs financial and administrative tasks related to processing financial or other administrative records.
  • Takes on more complex assignments and provides guidance to lower-level Financial Administration Coordinators.
  • Maintains records of financial transactions, compiles data, and prepares reports. May oversee the processing of documents into the university's central information systems (Travel, KFS, HRMS, etc.).
  • Investigates and resolves discrepancies that require more advanced knowledge and experience; following policies and procedures, recommends audits.
  • Assists in designing, documenting, and implementing processes.
  • Processes payroll and verifies accuracy of payroll information. Verifies accuracy of adjustments to payroll including supplements and garnishments.
  • Monitors financial accounts and ensures timely payments are made to payees.
  • Responds to inquiries regarding financial and/or personnel policies and procedures; takes the lead on the most complex cases within their scope of work.
  • Serves as liaison to department and/or other university divisions.QualificationsCombinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. EDUCATIONRequired
    • High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)Preferred
      • Associate's degreeWORK EXPERIENCERequired
        • 4 years of relevant experienceSKILLSRequired
          • Proficient communication skills
          • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
          • Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
          • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
          • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
          • Highly thorough and dependable
          • Possesses a high degree of initiative
          • Ability to build strong customer relationships
          • General knowledge or demonstrated ability to learn basic functionality of IU systems (KFS, HRMS, SIS)
          • Experience in managing and documenting workflows, processes, and/or data entry
          • Basic understanding of technology.
          • Ability to use standard office equipment such as phone, fax, scanner, etc.
          • Proficiency in computer systems, including standard Office software.
          • Basic accounting and financial skills; ability to reconcile accounts.
          • Prior demonstrated ability to apply concepts and policies to daily work functions
          • Good oral and written communication skills
          • Ability to clearly present material and make it accessible to a specific audiencePreferred
            • Experience at Indiana University working with KFS, Buy.IU, and Chrome
            • Understanding of IU Policies pertaining to purchasing/travel/pcards
            • High attention to detail, ability to multi-task, high level of organizationWorking Conditions / DemandsThis role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.Advertised Salary$20.20 - $21.64 per hour based on qualificationsBenefits OverviewFor full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
              • Multiple plan options for medical insurance
              • Dental insurance
              • Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
              • Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
              • Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
              • Additional supplemental retirement plan options
              • Tuition benefit for IU classes
              • 10 paid holidays per year
              • Generous Paid Time Off
              • Paid Parental Leave
              • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer Level: MasteryFLSA: NonexemptJob Function: FinanceJob Family: Financial Administration Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234

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