Fiscal Services Payment Analyst

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

. Performs all functions of payment processing associated with sponsored research grants administered by The Ohio State University’s Office of Sponsored Programs.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $58,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs all functions of payment processing associated with sponsored research grants administered by The Ohio State University’s Office of Sponsored Programs.
Provides fiscal, operational, and administrative support to the Office of Grants and Contracts, university Fiscal Officers, department Grant Managers and various project sponsors.
Responsible for payment reconciliation and reporting including researching discrepancies and recommending and ensuring resolution.
Works collaboratively with the Sponsored Fiscal Collections and Billing teams, the Office of Grants and Contracts, university department contacts and various project sponsors to ensure payments are processed accurately and timely.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of accounts receivable, billing, payment processing, and/or financial operations in a higher education or sponsored program environment.
Desired Qualifications: 4 years of accounts receivable, billing, payment processing, and/or finance operations in a higher education or sponsored program environment.
Expertise in Workday Customer Accounts and Sponsor modules, including configuration and workflow knowledge.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

payment processingaccounts receivablebillingfinancial operationspayment reconciliationreportingdiscrepancy resolutionconfigurationworkflow knowledge

Soft Skills

collaborationadministrative supportfiscal supportoperational support