SBSC Financial Specialist- Accounts Payable

The University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Shared Business Services Center at the University of Oklahoma as a Financial Specialist. This role focuses on providing essential financial support, including payment processing and documentation management, within a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing various projects in a fast-paced setting. This full-time position offers an opportunity for growth and contribution within a respected academic institution.

Qualifications

• 18 months of experience in accounting/bookkeeping or related field required.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Able to build rapport quickly with students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Daily financial support and payment processing activities.
• Tracking payments and maintaining financial documentation.
• Managing accounts payable processes, including scholarships and supplier onboarding.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Customer service

Financial analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree

Job description

Organization

The Shared Business Services Center (SBSC) is seeking customer service focused individuals to join its team of specialists! We provide a hybrid remote working environment in which you will work up to 80% of the week from home, while reporting to campus at least one day per week. If you are a self-motivated professional who isn't afraid to manage a high volume, fast paced environment, we invite you to apply to join our team!

The SBSC has core values focused on:

• Excellent customer service
• Effective communication
• Efficient operations
• Flexibility and innovation
• Integrity and transparency

Essential Duties:

Financial Specialists are responsible for daily financial support within the Shared Business Services Center. Financial support includes but is not limited to payment processing, tracking payments, maintaining financial documentation, cash handling, etc. Payment processing ranges from inputting invoices and submitting requisitions into Peoplesoft, allocating expenses to the correct chartfield, processing transfers and budget revisions, processing OU Foundation transfers, scholarships, payment requests, and awards.

Accounts Payable are focused on processing including, but not limited to:

• Remit payment for scholarship awards by check
• Remit payment for Form3 and Form19 reimbursement requests
• Manage Honorarium payment process and remit payment
• Work closely with Suppliers Team to onboard new suppliers with the university
• Reissue payment via Post Payment Request Form, Stat-Cancels
• Standard invoice payments
• Wire transfers
• Tuition Waivers
• OU Foundation payment & scholarship requests

Job Location
Required Education and Experience:High School Diploma or GED, AND:

18 months of experience in accounting/bookkeeping or related field

Skills:

• Working knowledge of financial or accounting to include analysis, auditing, and budgeting
• Able to understand a chart of accounts and code entries to proper account
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff
• Able to produce reports and complete work within deadlines
• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
• Aptitude for excellent customer service

Advertised Physical and Environmental Requirements:

Ability to effectively communicate verbally or in writingEngage in repetitive motionUse of computer and calculatorAbility to follow written and oral directions, hand/finger dexterity to operate computer

Departmental Preferences:

University experienceAssociate or bachelor's degree

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to,admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

Organization: Shared Business Service Center
Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: May 21, 2025