Fiscal Operations Specialist (Budget Analyst I - Non-Exempt, Range 1) - College of Professional and Global Education

**SFSU Internal Applicants Only**

Working Title

Fiscal Operations Specialist

SF State University

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Department

College of Professional and Global Education

Appointment Type

Temporary

Time Base

Part-Time (0.49)

Work Schedule

Schedule to be arranged by supervisor.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$2,595.00 per month

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

The Fiscal Operations Specialist reports to the Fiscal Program Lead (FPL). The Specialist supports the day-to-day fiscal and administrative operations of the College of Professional & Global Education (CPaGE) by assisting with purchasing, financial reporting, and reconciliation tasks. This position is responsible for ensuring fiscal transactions are processed accurately, in compliance with university and CSU policies, and within established timelines. The Specialist assists in providing general fiscal support to staff and faculty. The position requires attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners. The Specialist will also support ongoing process improvements and special projects to enhance efficiency and fiscal transparency within the unit. 

Position Information

Financial Record Keeping and Reconciliation
• Assist with reconciling monthly expense reports using OnBase and other financial systems.
• Support journal entries, deposits, and other transactional processing in compliance with CSU accounting standards.
• Maintain and update fiscal tracking logs and databases for internal reporting and audit purposes.
• Analyze queries and financial data to generate basic fiscal reports.
• Verify the accuracy of transactions and ensure appropriate documentation for all expenditures.

Purchasing and Payment Processing
• Assist with purchasing and TPC invoicing.
• Review purchase requests and invoices for completeness and compliance.
• Prepare and route purchase orders, reimbursement requests, and related documentation.
• Communicate with vendors and staff regarding purchasing questions and payment status.
• Support monthly reconciliation when needed.

Reporting, Analysis, and Process Improvement
• Assist in generating and analyzing monthly program and budget reports.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement efforts to increase operational efficiency and fiscal accountability.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and support special projects related to fiscal operations.
• Compile data for budget tracking and performance monitoring.
• Assist in documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for unit fiscal processes.

Communication and Administrative Support
• Serve as a point of contact for external departments and staff inqui