Financial Operations Analyst

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Financial Operations Analyst in the Engineering | College Administration area in Columbus, Ohio. The role supports airport accounting functions, assists with monthly statements, AR, cash handling, and GL reconciliations, ensuring proper approvals and segregation of duties.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2 years in financial operations, and offers a target salary range of $55,700 to $72,700.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and 2 years experience in financial operations, business administration, accounting, or a related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly statements and end-of-month close procedures.
• Serve as the point of contact for accounts receivable for airport customers.
• Manage customer accounts and POS cash operations daily.
• Reconcile invoices, purchase orders, and airport pcard activity.
• Support GL reconciliations and journal transfers.
• Coordinate with College BOC to streamline transaction processing.
• Ensure proper approvals and segregation of duties.
• Assist with audits and periodic reconciliations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Customer service experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Title:Financial Operations AnalystDepartment:Engineering | College Administration

Provides support to OSU Airport accounting functions related to an earnings operation; generates and prepares monthly statements; performs all end- of-month closing procedures; serves as point of contact for accounts receivable related matters for the airport's internal and external customers; manages customer accounts; reviews and reconciles point of sale system daily operations; handles cash and deposit duties; manages and reconciles purchase orders and invoices; manages airport pcard; initiates journal transfers; supports monthly General Ledger (GL) reconciliation; reconciles transactions between airport Point of Sale (POS) system and GL; tracks inventory balances between systems and performs monthly audits for accuracy; resolves all inventory discrepancies; reconciles credit card transactions; processes reimbursements for staff and students; researches and resolves issues that may arise related to financial transactions, ensures segregation of duties in the processing of every transaction, appropriate mandatory approvals, and reconciliation; works with the College Business Operations Center (BOC) to ensure efficient processing of transactions; maintains correspondence and serves as service liaison between airport areas for billing and receivables; other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and 2 years experience in financial operations, business administration, accounting, or a related field of study.

Desired:

Effective interpersonal communication problem-solving and organizational skills. Excellent customer service experience. Computer and word processing skills. Knowledge of university organization policies and procedures. Experience in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to work effectively with diverse population.

The target hiring range for this job profile is $55,700- $72,700. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location:Knowlton Executive Terminal (1019)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal 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.