242794 - University of Oklahoma

Join the Center for Public Management (OU CPM) at the University of Oklahoma and be part of a team dedicated to making a daily impact in the lives of Oklahomans. Located within the College of Continuing Education, OU CPM specializes in providing training, research, and consulting to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector agencies, staff, and community partners. Our focus is not only on professional and programmatic development but also on fostering a culture of growth and opportunity since 1994.

If making a meaningful difference in public service excites you, OU CPM is where your passion meets purpose.

The Financial Analyst is a key player in the day-to-day operations of the CPM Finance Team, responsible for a wide range of accounting and financial support tasks. The Financial Analyst will primarily focus on reconciling project accounts, preparing journal entries, and assisting with payroll functions to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor financial and budgetary systems for the CPM to ensure proper allocation of expenditures and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Balance assigned accounts and prepares monthly financial reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts, compile statistical data, and maintain accurate reports and record as needed.
• Assists with development and modifications to accounting systems necessary to ensure sound practices are followed for disbursement of university/sponsored program funds.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the annual project budgets and preparing follow-up reports as requested throughout the year.
• Ensure proper recording of financial transactions in CPM databases, journals, and spreadsheets.
• Serve as a backup for payroll functions, including monitoring funding changes and personnel appointments, ensuring smooth operations in the absence of primary payroll staff.
• Serves as support to accounts payable staff during high volume periods.
• Coordinates with University administration offices regarding financial practices within the college/department.to resolve financial or account-related issues.
• Participate in meetings as required, including CPM Finance and CPM Support Services meetings.
• Uphold and promote the mission and values of the University and the CPM in all work activities.
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support the departmentrsquo;s goals and operations.