Financial Specialist - UBA/College of Law

Financial Specialist - UBA/College of Law Location: Tallahassee, FL Responsibilities Responsible for assisting with financial/fiscal work for the College of Law. Monitors the procurement and travel activities of the College of Law through maintenance and control of financial records. Ensures University compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations as well as a sound environment of internal controls and compliance by monitoring and reviewing transactional processes. Responsible for reviewing and recommending policies and procedures to ensure the enhancement of services, interprets and communicates policies to management, faculty, and staff and provides recommendations to support the mission and initiatives of College of Law while maintaining compliance with university policies and procedures. Identifies potential business process issues and creates processes to improve workflow and quality of work. Provides procurement and P-card support including the processing of requisitions, purchase orders, P-card purchases, ePRFs, and entering contracts into SpearMart. Audits cash collection transactions to ensure that cash collection rules, regulations, and procedures of the University are adhered to and applied. Proxies p-card transactions and performs the monthly p-card reconciliations for assigned cards. Ensures transactions are processed timely and accurately with the appropriate accounting information, description and follow State and University policies and procedures. Responsible for producing accurate and timely financial reports for College of Law administration and team executive boards. Assists with the American Bar Association Report, US News Report, and various other periodic fiscal reports. Prepares departmental deposits and tracks royalty earnings for the Law Journals. Analyzes, verifies, and performs financial reconciliations for auxiliary funds. Prepares monthly sales tax reports. Calculates and recommends auxiliary rates for the Law Journals. Works with auxiliary staff to maintain compliance and improve business processes. Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day processing of travel authorizations, cash advances, expense reports, and non-travel reimbursements for the College of Law. Spearheads training for new travelers and/or returning travelers in anticipation for peak travel seasons. Prepares financial reports to advise on activities by analyzing travel trends, providing information, and recommending suggestions to management. Develops and maintains partnerships throughout the university to attain college and department goals and objectives. Coordinates and/or serves on committees for planning and implementing activities and events. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.) Requirements This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. Salary and Benefits Anticipated Salary Range: Starting in the low to mid $40,000's, commensurate with education and experience. FSU Total Rewards: FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs are available. Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed