Business Specialist II

Position Details Position Information Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005041P Position Title Business Specialist II Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Location Moscow Posting Context Statement Administrative Services supports the college in personnel and financial operations. This position manages the college’s electronic personnel action and payroll processes, while providing financial support within the college. The position assists CALS Administrative Services in improving and maintaining system process workflows to execute procedures, generate reports and train college support staff. Position Overview Responsible for providing basic to moderately complex technical support for daily financial operations by performing a variety of tasks following policies and procedures. In addition to processing a variety of financial transactions and maintaining records, the position compiles data and generates routine financial reports. May handle cash, manage accounts receivable and/or payable transactions. Duties may include: Purchasing identified goods and services Submitting invoices and receipts for payment Accepting and recording payments Reconciling purchasing card statements Processing travel claims and reimbursements Tracking transactions through completion in the centralized financial system Filing and maintaining unit-level finance documents Originating personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized finance system Compiling and summarizing data for routine reports Distributing financial reports Researching discrepancies Providing assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions Other duties as assigned Unit URL Position Qualifications Required Experience One year providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures Using computer software and applications for researching and compiling financial information, preparing summaries and reports A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above experience Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent Required Other None Additional Preferred Bachelor’s degree in related area Experience using Excel, Banner, and Argos system to enter, retrieve and edit data and to develop reports Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and professionals across the public and private sectors, and to seek guidance from appropriate personnel as needed Familiarity with the land-grant institution and Extension system Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external constituents Experience researching, interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures Experience developing, recommending, and evaluating program procedures and recommending changes Experience in developing technical written materials such as policies, manuals, or rules and regulations; providing technical program support and serving as a liaison with customer or provider groups; identifying and solving problems; and preparing clear, concise reports. Experience in supervisory practices, hiring practices Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and database software Experience in program planning and implementation; designing and conducting training programs Physical Requirements & Working Conditions None Degree Requirement N/A: No degree requirement Posting Information FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $24.48 per hour or higher depending on experience. Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 1.0 Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No