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Position Summary

The Financial Support Clerk is responsible for identifying designated expenses within the general ledger, reconciling those expenses according to established allocation methods and dashboard references, and preparing journal entries for submission to Accounting Services. This monthly process supports accurate financial tracking for Shared Service Centers associated with Rowan Online and Rowan Reach. The role involves routine data entry, documentation, and coordination with finance team members to ensure consistency and accuracy across financial records.

Key Responsibilities

+ Identify designated expenses in the general ledger and reconcile them using established allocation methods and dashboard tools.

+ Prepare and submit monthly journal entries for Shared Service Centers, including chargebacks to Rowan Online and Rowan Reach.

+ Monitor budget activity and year-to-date actuals, flag discrepancies and report findings to the Associate Director.

+ Process routine financial transactions such as journal entries, DCAs, budget transfers, and revisions; maintain logs of recurring entries.

+ Assist in compiling cost share budgets for designated centers and support documentation needs.

+ Maintain and improve reconciliation workflows between divisions and departments to ensure consistency.

+ Support updates to Tableau dashboards and other financial tracking tools as directed.

+ Respond to basic financial inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, escalating complex issues when necessary.

+ Maintain organized digital records and ensure documentation is complete and audit ready.

Required Qualifications

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.

+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently and collaboratively.

+ Effective communication skills across varying levels of seniority.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in finance or administrative support, preferably in a higher education setting.

+ Familiarity with financial systems and collaboration tools such as Banner, Jaggaer, Google Workspace, Teams, Tableau, and/or SharePoint.

Rate: $20 per hour

Hours:

+ Contract Term: 3-6 months

+ This temporary, part-time position is assigned no more than twenty (20) hours per week and is not to exceed 944 hours per fiscal year. Work is contracted annually to coincide with the fiscal year and is contingent upon budget appropriations.

Notes:

+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

+ Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.