Financial Administrator 1, University Of Cincinnati Libraries
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Full Time
15 hours ago
$40,000 - $50,000 USD
Key skills
Leadership
About this role
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
About The University of Cincinnati Libraries
The University of Cincinnati Libraries is an integral partner in the university’s efforts to achieve its #NEXT Lives Here strategic directions. With the launch of the University of Cincinnati Libraries Strategic Plan, 2024-2027, we are increasing our impact by focusing on four Strategic Directions: Enrich Our Collections, Expand Our Impact, Strengthen Our Organization and Support Our Students
Job Overview
University of Cincinnati Library is seeking a Financial Administrator 1 position. The role provides financial administrative, payroll, and procurement support for the University of Cincinnati Libraries. This position is responsible for processing routine financial transactions, supporting payroll activities, coordinating purchasing and payment functions, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. The position serves as a key resource for faculty, staff, students, and external vendors by providing customer service and operational support across 9 libraries on Clifton Campus.
This position will be under the general supervision of the Business Officer. The Financial Administrator will assist day-to-day financial operations, including but not limited to requisition, contract, travel and expense reimbursement support, financial record management and reconciliation
Essential Functions
- Process and monitor procurement transactions, including requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, payment requests, vendor setup requests, and purchasing card transactions.
- Assist with travel and business expense reimbursements in accordance with university policies and procedures.
- Review financial transactions for accuracy and completeness and resolve discrepancies as needed.
- Support reconciliation, and year-end financial activities.
- Assist in the development of unit policies and procedures.
- Monitor the financial status of departmental operating budgets, designated funds, endowments, grants, and other budget allocations.
- Implement policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Analyze financial data and identify trends, variances, and potential budget concerns.
- Maintain financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with university record retention requirements.
- Assist leadership with gathering financial information for planning, assessment, and decision-making purposes.
- Process personnel transactions in support of payroll, and employee lifecycle activities in accordance with university policies.
- Support student employee, temporary employee, and limited-service service processes.
- Assist with timekeeping, payroll administration, personnel documentation, and HR record maintenance.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree must be in accounting or related field.
- Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
Related finance or accounting experience.
Application Process Information
Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume. All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $40,000 - $50,000
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary range of $40,000 - $50,000 based on qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
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