Senior Financial Specialist

Youll love this position for the following: Master of Details: Spot discrepancies, unravel mysteries, and ensure transactions align with precision backed by policy. Center of High-Volume Action: Our dedicated team handles a substantial volume of transactions daily. Youll be pivotal in keeping our financial operations running smoothly, ensuring nothing gets overlooked or left to question. Champion of Audits: Your main quests involves meticulously auditing invoices, P-card charges, and travel expenses. With your trusty toolsbe it a magnifying glass or an Excel spreadsheetyoull ensure everything checks out for accuracy, compliance, and financial harmony. Realm of Autonomy: We value self-motivation and independence. Youll have the freedom to manage your workload, prioritize tasks, and channel your inner productivity. Unleash your powerful assets in an environment that supports your professional growth. What you need to bring to the table: Unmatched Attention to Detail, Ambassador of Accuracy, Self-Motivation Guru, Wizard of Auditing, Team Player, Clear Effective Communication. If youre ready to bring your skills to a place where theyll be celebrated and challenged, we would love to see your application. Summary of Responsibilities Completes complex financial transactions, which includes, but is not limited to, accounts receivable and/or payable, procurement card and transactional reconciliation, travel authorizations and reimbursements, endowment accounts, state appropriations and earned income, and grant funding using established processes, procedures and systems. Essential Functions Reviews, processes and audits complex transactions, compiles financial reports and reconciles accounts. Maintains accurate records, ensuring that invoices are paid and payments are received in a timely manner, as appropriate. Generates financial reports and audits and resolves financial discrepancies. Responds to inquiries related to account status, charges and discrepancies. Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent by hire date Minimum Experience Four (4) years of experience in accounting, finance or related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted for two (2) years of experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of Accounts Payable processes: understanding the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, payment methods, and reconciliation. Attention to detail: meticulously reviewing invoices, expense reports, and financial documents to identify any discrepancies or errors. Time management: prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and efficiently handling a high volume of transactions. Collaboration: working effectively within a team, especially with colleagues in finance, purchasing, and other departments. Written and verbal communication: clear communication skills for interacting with colleagues, vendors, and other stakeholders. Problem-solving abilities: identifying and resolving discrepancies, payment delays, or other issues promptly. Pay Information Range beginning at $19.20/hr or equivalent to $40,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications