Research Finance Operations Specialist

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

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.