Financial Operations Specialist I – Grants & Budget Admin

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama’s Department of Biochemistry is seeking to hire a Financial Operations Specialist I. This role supports the department chair, faculty, staff and students by managing financial and administrative tasks.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with clerical accounting experience or a related accounting degree with experience; Banner and Microsoft Office familiarity is preferred, and compliance with funding regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or accounting with progressive clerical accounting experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with Banner and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the financial and administrative operations of the Department of Biochemistry and provides administrative support to the department chair, faculty, staff and students.
• Acts as central point-of-contact for inquiries to the Department.
• Monitors departmental fund balances, reconciles expenses, and prepares quarterly financial reports to the Chair.
• Assists the Chair with budgeting and financial planning for the Department.
• Monitors departmental spending for proper adherence to funding regulations.
• Coordinates with COMBO and Grants & Contracts to ensure grant expenses are within scope.

Skills

Clerical accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Banner

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of South Alabama’s Department of Biochemistry is seeking to hire a Financial Operations Specialist I. This role supports the department chair, faculty, staff and students by managing financial and administrative tasks.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with clerical accounting experience or a related accounting degree with experience; Banner and Microsoft Office familiarity is preferred, and compliance with funding regulations is essential.