Financial Transaction Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services

SUNY University at Buffalo, United States

Updated: about 9 hours ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: Open Until Filled;

Posting Details
Position Information


Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Financial Transaction Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services
Classification Title Project Staff Assistant
Department Sponsored Research Administration
Posting Number R250060
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/56630
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.99

Posting Detail Information


Position Summary
Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) within the Vice President for Research and Economic Development division at the State University of New York at Buffalo is seeking a Financial Transaction Specialist. The Financial Transaction Specialist is responsible for facilitating reimbursements as well as handling the purchasing for Research Foundation funded sponsored awards within a university decanal unit.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Facilitate and process payables in compliance with procurement policies and procedure for sponsored project related activities
  • Submit and process transactions with the goal of becoming well-versed in UB systems and requirements
  • Coordinate the workflow to ensure that transactions are entered accurately and with sufficient documentation
  • Serve as liaison with university decanal unit, procurement, travel, and other administrative offices
  • Assist in developing training materials on procurement and reimbursement transactions
  • Identify and make recommendations for process improvements to enhance efficiency


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  • Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years’ related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in various computer applications and software
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document preparation
  • Ability to work independently on directed projects
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong math skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range $52,000 - $58,955
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information


Contact's Name Stacey Brown
Contact's Pronouns she/her
Contact's Title HR Assistant
Contact's Email sabrown7@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-4492

Posting Dates


Posted 04/09/2025
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled

References


Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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