Finance Specialist
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Job Title:
Finance SpecialistDepartment:
Finance Office School of MedicineCollege/Division:
School Of MedicinePrimary Job Posting Location:
Savannah GA 31404Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Job Details:
The School of Medicine is searching for a Finance Specialist for the Savannah Georgia campus.Responsibilities:
The Finance Specialist manages all financial documentation processing for the School of Medicine Savannah campus related to the financial budget. This includes but is not limited to reviewing and processing supplier invoice requests requisitions expense reports travel reconciliations and purchasing card transactions for MUSM SAV for proper back up and availability of funding. This position is responsible for tracking the utilization of purchase orders created and utilizing judgement to submit change orders to purchase orders as needed. The Finance Specialist must utilize judgment regarding Savannah Campus fund allocations and expenditures. This position prepares JEs and Budget Amendments as needed and works with Director of Finance & Operations to prepare complex statistical reports for budget analysis and provide support for development of annual operating budget of MUSM SAV. The Finance Specialist will also assist in coordination of intricate annual budget process and is considered the primary MUSM SAV contact for inquiries related to process and procedure for finance accounting and grants (i.e. forms instructions and training).
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration (BBA) Accounting Finance or other directly related field from an accredited university/college and two years of general accounting and/or finance experience preferably in a directly related field such as a medical school clinic or hospital.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to utilize judgment regarding MUSM fund allocation and expenditures.
Ability to exercise judgment to determine if expenditures are appropriate and reasonable and ensure availability of funding.
Ability to utilize discretion in communicating errors to the Director of Finance as needed.
Effective communication is needed with all management levels within the University as well as key individuals such as bringing deviations from the Purchasing Card policy to department administration as needed.
Ability to assist with problem resolution process.
Indepth knowledge of Microsoft Excel for preparing financial analyses and indepth reporting using multiple sources of information.
Understanding of financial regulations accounting principles and reporting standards (e.g. GAAP).
Working knowledge of computer software.
Ability to solve problems prioritize tasks and make decisions.
Strong ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Background Check Contingencies:
Criminal History
Document Attachments:
Resume
Cover letter
List of three professional references with contact information
Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents) generous retirement contributions tuition waivers paid vacation and sick leave technology discounts schedules that allow for worklife balance and so much more!
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Employment Type
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