FINANCIAL ASSOCIATE I at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma

Job Description:

This position is responsible for the set up and maintenance of ePAF and Payroll for North America, Workforce and Benefits Administration in the PeopleSoft system on the Norman campus, testing of updates and fixes, monitoring and testing changes to the system requested by our department and end users. This position requires discretion and independent judgment as well as a comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply; basic accounting principles, knowledge of federal and state tax laws, university policies, procedures, practices and administrative organizational structure, collection and analysis of data and basic problem solving techniques. Works with Financial Associate II on set-up and testing of benefit plans and rules so Benefits Administration will run smoothly; find solutions to problems with procedures, workload, etc.

Required Education: Bachelor Degree or equivalent combination of education/job related experience, AND:

• 0-24 months Payroll experience.

Skills:

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles


• Must be able to preform intermidiate data analysis


• Advanced excel skills with ability to build and manipulate spreadsheets


• Basic math skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office


• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information


• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines


• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff


• General office skills such as multi-line phone, copying, filing, faxing, and mail

Certifications:

• None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to engage in repetitive motions and communicate effectively.

Departmental Preferences:

• PeopleSoft Experience Preferred


• 24 months of experience performing advanced work with HRIS systems


• FPC or CPP preferred

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of

Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing