Financial Specialist - Temporary

Posted: Monday, 11 August 2025
Valid Thru: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Index Requested on: 08/12/2025 01:41:51
Indexed on: 08/12/2025 01:41:51

Location: Norman, OK, 73019, US

Industry: Education
Occupational Category: 25-0000.00 - Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

University of Oklahoma is hiring!

Description:

The Shared Business Services Center (SBSC) is seeking customer service focused individuals to join its team of specialists! This position will report to campus Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM. 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.
  • Lane 1 Financial Specialists are focused on processing purchasing requests with a university Pcard and reconciling personal and department cardholder transactions.
  • They also assist with Pcard exceptions, gift card requests, GRC Risk Assessments, and are required to meet monthly Pcard deadlines as indicated by Financial Services.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Required Education: 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

Working Conditions:

  • Communicate effectively
  • Engage in repetitive motion
  • Use of computer and calculator
  • Standard office environment

Department Preferences:

  • University experience
  • Associate or Bachelor degree

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 values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), 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, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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