Financial Acct Analyst-Med Ctr

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Financial Analyst to support Senior Financial Analysts and the Finance Manager across OSUCCC funds. You will perform monthly analysis and reconciliations, prepare reports, and alert management to discrepancies or non-compliance.

The role involves journal entries, fund monitoring, and year-end closing activities. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; knowledge of a general ledger system is desirable.
• Successful completion of a background check and post-offer screenings may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly analysis and reconciliation of OSU funds within the OSUCCC.
• Prepare monthly reports and provide financial statements to stakeholders.
• Initiate journal and deposit journal transactions and monitor fund balances.
• Assist with year-end closing and budget-to-actual reviews.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business related field

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. 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.