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JUBILEE SCHOOL

Financial Administrator

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$25/hr

Paid time off Overview Jubilee School, a small independent community school in West Philadelphia, is seeking a part-time Finance Administrator to manage the schools financial operations. The ideal ...

Baylor University

Financial Administrator

Waco, TX · On-site

The Financial Administrator advances the mission of Baylor University by efficiently and effectively gathering, analyzing and interpreting relevant financial information to process financial ...

Baylor University

Financial Administrator

Waco, TX · On-site

The Financial Administrator advances the mission of Baylor University by efficiently and effectively gathering, analyzing and interpreting relevant financial information to process financial ...

University of Toledo

$80K - $120K/yr

Financial Administrator, IACTL Apply now Job no: 499030 Work type: Staff - Full-Time Location: Main ... Experience working directly with faculty and administrators in higher education. Experience ...

KIOTI Tractor

Finance Administrator

Wendell, NC · On-site

Finance Administrator Department: Finance - Sales Finance Reports to: Wholesale Operations Manager Location: Wendell, NC Position Status: Full-Time Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt Management Level: Non ...

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Financial Administrators often juggle several accounts or budgets at once, which requires strong organizational and time-management skills. One common challenge is ensuring accuracy and compliance across all financial records while meeting tight deadlines, particularly during monthly or quarterly reporting periods. Balancing competing priorities and communicating effectively with different departments to gather necessary information can also be demanding. To succeed, Financial Administrators typically rely on robust financial software, clear processes, and proactive collaboration with colleagues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Financial Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Financial Administrator, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a solid background in finance or accounting, often supported by a degree in a related field. Familiarity with financial management software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle, and sometimes certifications like CPA or CMA, is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, integrity, and effective communication distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and efficient management of organizational resources.

What are Financial Administrators?

Financial Administrators are professionals responsible for managing and overseeing the financial operations of an organization. Their duties typically include processing invoices, managing budgets, maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. They play a key role in supporting financial decision-making and maintaining the organization’s fiscal health. Financial Administrators often work closely with accountants, auditors, and other finance team members.

What is the difference between Financial Administrators vs Bookkeepers?

AspectFinancial AdministratorsBookkeepers
CredentialsOften require accounting or finance certifications; some roles may need a degreeTypically need basic bookkeeping or accounting courses; certification is optional
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, corporate finance departments, or accounting firmsSmall business offices, accounting firms, or freelance work
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries for financial management and reportingCommon in small businesses for daily transaction recording
Primary ResponsibilitiesOverseeing financial operations, budgeting, financial reportingRecording daily financial transactions, maintaining ledgers

Financial Administrators focus on managing financial strategies and reporting, often requiring advanced certifications and working in corporate environments. Bookkeepers handle daily transaction recording, usually with less formal education, and are common in small business settings. While both roles involve finance, their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Unit Financial Administrator IV

Uofl

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R108727

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and six (6) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 8 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The Unit Financial Administrator IV provides advanced financial analysis, reporting, and decision support for School of Medicine and Health Sciences Center (SOM/HSC) operations. This role partners with departments, schools and central offices to support effective budget management, accurate financial reporting, and operational compliance. The position serves as the primary point of contact for daytoday financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and firstlevel support to unit financial administrators and HR partners, escalating complex or high-risk matters as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.

  • Develop and maintain financial models and management reports to monitor budgets, trends, and variances.

  • Support annual budget development and ongoing financial planning across HSC units.

  • Review and assess funding viability for HR and financial requests, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, funding sources, and institutional financial policies.

  • Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc HSC management reports, including variance analysis and executivelevel summaries.

  • Assist with preparation of forecasts and ongoing monitoring of budget performance across departments.

  • Support yearend deficit tracking and mitigation analysis for leadership review.

  • Support hiring and hiring pause exception requests by validating funding availability, sustainability, and compliance with institutional budget guidance prior to leadership review.

  • Support new Foundation program intake processing and assist with setup and coordination activities.

  • Partner with departments to identify financial risks, operational inefficiencies, and budget challenges; support corrective action planning and monitoring.

  • Provide guidance and training to financial administrators and business partners on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.

  • Support financial operations, compliance monitoring, audit readiness, and process improvement initiatives.

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve financial, reporting, and data-related issues.

  • Support documentation and analysis related to compliance, audit readiness, and process improvement initiatives.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise in Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), with a strong focus on Supervisory Organization (SUP) creation and maintenance.

  • Experience in one or more HR functional disciplines, such as classification and compensation and/or training and development.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting.

  • Experience working with financial and reporting systems, such as Power BI, Workday, and the Microsoft Office suite.

Competencies

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word and Excel.

  • Self-directed and very knowledgeable regarding University HR policy and procedures.

  • Capacity to plan, manage, and execute multiple projects at once.

  • Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.

  • Analytical- evaluating data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.

  • Flexible - ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization.

  • Service Excellence - responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information.

  • Organized - manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.

  • Critical Thinking - ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.

  • Work Ethic - motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency.

  • Interpersonal - can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management through trust, communication, and credibility.

  • Teamwork - ability to work with others, serve others, help others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy.In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans.The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email atemployment@louisville.eduor by phone 502-852-6258.

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