Financial Acct Analyst-Med Ctr

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH seeks a Financial Analyst to support Senior Financial Analysts and Finance Manager in overseeing diverse OSU funds, performing monthly analyses, and preparing financial statements. The role involves journal entries, reconciliations, audits, and collaboration with Purchasing and HR/Procurement systems.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile OSU funds; prepare monthly reports and statements.
• Flag discrepancies and initiate journal and deposit journals.
• Monitor fund balances; assist in year-end closing and forecasting.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and HR/Procurement systems for transactions.
• Support Faculty with budgeting, forecasting, and financial services.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

General Ledger System

Job description

Summary

Financial Analyst provides support to Senior Financial Analysts and Finance Manager in overseeing a wide variety of OSU funds within the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC): performs monthly analysis and reconciliation of funds; prepares monthly reports and provides financial statements to the Faculty, OSUCCC Finance Manager, and Senior Administrative Staff; alerts Senior Financial Analysts and Finance Manager of discrepancies, errors, and non-compliance to fund expenditures; initiates journal transactions; initiates deposit journals; monitors fund balances to alert Senior Financial Analyst of potential deficits or problems; reviews, reconciles and verifies necessary backup documentation and that appropriate approvals have been received for all supply, service, and equipment expenditures; Performs analysis of budget to actual data on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases for fund financial review and forecasting; monitors accounting practices assuring compliance with audit standards; provides information on OSU and OSUCCC departmental fiscal policies and procedures; works with Purchasing to resolve procurement issues with vendors or other departments, utilizes University’s HR, Financial, and Procurement systems to manage information; performs random sample internal audits of financial transactions including travel, pcard, purchase orders, and reimbursements; maintains fiscal records and files; participates in year-end account closing activities; works directly with the OSUCCC supported Faculty to provide support in financial management, budgeting, fund analysis, reporting and other financial services as needed; processes, performs other financial and accounting duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Knowledge of a general ledger system is desirable. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.