Kathy Campbell
The University of Oklahoma
Broken Arrow,OK
39
years of professional experience
Knowledgeable with solid background in financial coordination and expertise in budget management, financial reporting, and accounts reconciliation. Successfully streamlined financial processes and enhanced accuracy in reporting. Demonstrated strong analytical skills and effective communication to support team collaboration and achieve organizational goals.
Work History
Administrative and Financial Coordinator
24 Years- Managed departmental accounts across multiple funding sources, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses, budgets, grants, PCard activity, and Foundation funds in compliance with university financial policies.
- Reconciled monthly financial reports, resolving discrepancies in budget transfers, and outstanding expenses to maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records.
- Processed and monitored accounts payable transactions, vendor invoices, and purchasing documentation, ensuring timely payments and compliance with university policies.
- Submitted and managed personnel and financial documentation (EPAFs and Travel), streamlining workflows and reducing processing errors.
- Reconciled monthly Pcard details within PeopleSoft along with requesting/processing special exceptions to pay against Pcard
- Supported faculty with purchasing, travel, reimbursements, and funding requests, ensuring timely processing and accurate financial support.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support including scheduling, travel arrangements, reimbursements, supply ordering, and calendar management to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Coordinated departmental events, including organization, planning, catering, invitations, room reservations, and on-site support, ensuring successful execution of multiple events annually.
- Coordinate departmental events, including organization, planning, catering, invitations, room reservations, and on-site support, ensuring successful execution of multiple events annually.
- Maintained confidential financial and departmental records with strict attention to accuracy, security, and compliance standards.
- Assisted with hiring and job related training of staff, contributing to improved team performance and timely completion of departmental responsibilities.
- Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.
- Streamlined Duties:
- Managed PCard ordering and reconciliation processes.
- Processed reimbursements through Concur for efficient financial tracking.
- Coordinated procurement activities within Marketplace platform.
- Processed Faculty House charges for accurate billing.
- Purchase/track orders; initiate purchase orders with college business office
- Coordinated updates for office furniture and computer equipment.
- Facilitated supplier set-up and managed payment processes.
- Ordered food, beverages, and supplies for departmental events.
- Processed service requests (SURs) in Oklahoma City.
- Scheduled meeting rooms for departmental gatherings and events.
- Coordinated departmental projects as directed by the Chair.
Technical Service Representative
14 Years 5 Months- Coordinated installations for business clients using Nortel phone systems, collaborating with CEOs to discuss new systems purchased through Williams Communication sales team.
- Developed detailed installation blueprints for new phones, voicemail, and call centers, including building and configuring phone switches for technicians. Created technician cut sheets with employee information and terminal numbers to facilitate system cutover.
- I had a very tedious job but loved doing it. I was doing a similar position while working with Bank of Oklahoma Telecom and Williams Communications made an offer I couldn’t refuse.
- Experienced job loss in June 2002 due to company restructuring., along with all TSRs, offered jobs in Houston or Kansas City.
Education
Certificate - Accounting, Finance and Office Administration
48 months’ related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree.
Skills
Accounting processes knowledge
Budget management
Data accuracy focus
Project and deadline management
Microsoft Office proficiency
Advanced business software skills
Office administration
Time management
Multitasking and self-motivation
Verbal and written communication
Excellent people skills
Ability to work as a team member
Timeline
Administrative and Financial Coordinator
The University of Oklahoma
08.2002 - CurrentRead More
Technical Service Representative
Williams Communications
01.1988 - 06.2002Read More
Certificate from Accounting, Finance and Office Administration
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