Financial Administrator - Pittsburgh, PA

VetJobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Financial Administrator at the University of Pittsburgh SHRS provides centralized financial services to assigned departments, focusing on accounts reconciliation, budget monitoring, purchasing compliance, payroll oversight, and financial reporting. The role requires independent work, strong judgment, and collaboration with chairs, faculty, and staff.

Essential duties include monthly account reconciliation, budget prep support, payroll verification, and compliance with SOX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business; 3+ years financial admin/budgeting experience.
• Experience with account reconciliation, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with Pitt systems (Fiscal Panther, PRISM, Panther Express, Concur).
• Excellent organization and discretion; clear communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Account management and reconciliation of multiple accounts; monitor forecasts vs. actuals.
• Prepare budgets and financial reports for senior leadership.
• Verify payroll and effort data; support quarterly reviews and certifications.
• Review Concur expenses and OneCard transactions for policy compliance.
• Monitor scholarship/discretionary balances and related fund activity.
• Support audits, asset tracking, and cross-functional financial projects.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Account reconciliation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business

Tools

Excel

Concur

Fiscal Panther

PRISM

Panther Express

Job description

Job Description

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The University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) is a nationally renowned leader in the field of health care education, research, and clinical practice preparation. With 14 different disciplines related to health and rehabilitative care, SHRS shapes future generations of health care professionals—therapists, counselors, advocates, scientists, providers, and practitioners—trained to serve the needs of all people regardless of background, levels of health, or mobility. We are built on a legacy of academic excellence and innovation and fueled by passionate educators and researchers, allowing us to meet the health care and rehabilitation needs of today and drive meaningful change in the future. Learn how bold moves SHRS. https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/about/how-bold-moves-shrs

The Financial Administrator provides centralized financial administration services to assigned departments within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) under the direction of the SHRS Office of Dean Finance Director. The Financial Administrator serves as the primary financial point of contact for assigned departments, delivering consistent, high-quality financial support across account reconciliation, budget monitoring, purchasing compliance, payroll oversight, and financial reporting. The position also supports Dean's Office financial operations.

This position provides dedicated financial support across SHRS departments with the Financial Administrator maintaining strong working relationships with department chairs, faculty, and administrative staff. The position functions with a high degree of independence on routine matters and exercises sound judgment in identifying issues requiring escalation.

Job Summary

Prepares and analyzes financial data for senior leadership in budgetary and financial planning. Tracks and analyzes budgetary developments. Reviews financial and budgetary proposals and assists in preparing complex reports and statements.

Essential Functions

• Account Management & Reconciliation: Monthly reconciliation of operating, continuing ed, discretionary, and assigned accounts against trackers/POs/expense reports; investigate discrepancies; distribute monthly account analysis reports; enter forecasts vs. actuals.
• Budget & Reporting: Monitor budgets, flag variances; prepare fund transfers (NSCT/SWCT); support annual budget prep; assist Dean's Office financial reporting.
• Payroll & Effort: Verify payroll registers against salary worksheets/Fiscal Panther effort data; maintain SPAR changes; support quarterly grant-ending reviews; assist effort certification.
• Purchasing Compliance: Review/approve Concur expense reports and Panther Express transactions for accuracy/policy compliance; manage OneCard program (approvals, limits, reconciliation).
• Fund & Scholarship Admin: Monitor scholarship/discretionary balances; maintain principal/interest trackers; coordinate with scholarship committees; process awards in PittFund$Me.
• Cost Center Oversight: Support continuing ed account reconciliation and labor/income review; manage Major Fee proposals, tracking, and usage reviews.
• Compliance & Admin: Complete SOX questionnaire; support audits; manage capital asset inventory; maintain financial records; track overload payments for compliance.
• Dean's Office Support: Support cross-functional financial projects; provide cross-coverage with other financial staff.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and lift no more than 25 pounds.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details

• Assignment Category Full-time regular
• Job Classification Staff.Financial Analyst II - Budget
• Job Family Finance & Procurement
• Job Sub-Family Financial Planning & Analysis
• Campus Pittsburgh
• Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum Years of Experience Required 3
• Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
• Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Required: Bachelor's in finance/accounting/business; 3+ yrs financial admin/budgeting; account reconciliation, budget monitoring, reporting experience; strong Excel; organized, confidential, good communicator. Preferred: Higher ed/academic medical experience; knows Pitt systems (Fiscal Panther, PRISM, Panther Express, Concur); scholarship/endowment fund experience; knows Pitt fiscal policies.
• Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
• Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
• Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
• Relocation Offered No
• Visa Sponsorship Provided No
• Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
• Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable
• Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter
• Optional Documents Not Applicable
• Minimum Education Required Bachelors
• City Pittsburgh
• State Pennsylvania
• Job_Category Educational Services
• Job Code Education Educational and Training Services
• Affiliate Sponsor Pitt