Financial Operations Specialist II

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama’s College of Medicine Office of Research is seeking to hire a Financial Operations Specialist II. The role focuses on billing, budgeting, and financial reporting for core facilities, with responsibilities spanning invoicing, expense tracking, and HR/payroll processing for core personnel.

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree with strong accounting experience; experience in an academic environment and familiarity with Banner or MS Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with four years of progressively responsible clerical accounting experience or a accounting degree with three years of clerical accounting experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Academic setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process billing for College of Medicine core service centers.
• Track expenses and revenue for each core FOAPAL.
• Purchase equipment and supplies for core facilities.
• Advise on annual budgets for cores.
• Prepare utilization reports and reconcile accounts.
• Process service and maintenance agreements for cores.
• Assist with travel for core personnel.
• Administer HR and payroll documents for core personnel.
• Track core operations using the Infinity core management system and generate analytics.
• Ensure invoices are issued and payments are received timely.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Banner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Financial Operations Specialist II - 003880

Position Title Financial Operations Specialist II - 003880

Division

Division College of Medicine

Department

Department 710150 - Research Office

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and four years of progressively responsible clerical accounting experience; or a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years of progressively responsible clerical accounting experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Related experience in an academic setting is highly preferred. Experience with Banner and Microsoft Office is preferred. Certification as a Research Administrator is preferred.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s College of Medicine Office of Research is seeking to hire a Financial Operations Specialist II.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

• Processes billing from College of Medicine ( COM ) core service centers.
• Tracks expenses and revenue for each core FOAPAL .
• Purchases equipment and supplies for core facilities.
• Advises on annual budgets for cores.
• Prepares utilization reports per core FOAPAL and reconciles accounts.
• Processes service and maintenance agreements for cores.
• Assists with travel for core personnel.
• Administers HR and payroll documents for core personnel.
• Tracks core operations using the infinity core management system and generates analytics of core usage and financials.
• Ensures invoices are issued and payments are received in a timely fashion.
• Tracks expenses and revenues for the DSS and Charles Baugh seminar funds.
• Processes reimbursements and honoraria to guest speakers.
• Monitors and reconciles Office of Research Education and Training ( ORET ) financials.
• Processes student personnel action forms.
• Reviews and approves graduate student payroll.
• Monitors submission of midterm and final grades by faculty.
• Prepares quarterly and annual reports of all financials under the Office of Research.
• Provides general administrative support to the Associate Dean for Research and the Assistant Director of ORET .
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/11/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individualsfor staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • USA website
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • HigherEd Jobs
  • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
  • Facebook
  • Word of mouth
  • Other

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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