Business Operations Specialist

Where

Tempe, AZ

What you'll be doing

Establishes budget control system for controlling expenditures; controls expenditures in accordance with budget allocations; recommends equipment and resources for function or program; performs accounting, budgeting, and other financial or related functions; monitors a variety of account expenditures, maintains and reconciles detailed budgets for various accounts; advises and/or determines which expenditures are within budget guidelines; informs management of irregularities and proceeds with corrective action; responds to audit requests and gathers financial records documentation for reconciliation. Organizes and/or prepares administrative and financial reports; analyzes, summarizes and interprets information; recommends action to be taken. Purchases materials, supplies, services, equipment, and processes travel reimbursements, payroll redistributions, bid waivers, RFPs and other purchasing documents in accordance with established procurement policies, budgetary guidelines and financial policies. Develops and facilitates events, workshops, meetings and/or conferences; coordinates logistics, scheduling and participant communications; develops promotional and collateral materials; manages center website and data center. Prioritizes, arranges meetings and/or conferences; manages calendar and appointments for QESST Leadership Team; makes necessary travel reservations and itineraries; determines and prepares background materials needed. Represents the college/department and serves on various department and university committees. Interacts and maintains liaison with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies, organizations, other universities in facilitating program objectives. Identifies, develops and maintains working relationships with the university and community agencies for support as appropriate to work assignment. Provides assistance, information and guidance to faculty, staff and outside organizations regarding function of the research center.

What your background should be

3 years of related experience; or, 7 years of related experience; or, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Experience in accounting and account reconciliation, including sponsored, non-sponsored and foundation accounts. Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable state and federal laws pertaining to budgeting and accounting principles. Experience in event planning, coordination, and execution. Experience in developing administrative and financial reports (ASU Dashboards, Advantage Web Reports, My Reports).Experience in using advantage financial processing and travel system, Sunrise, people soft. Experience in using Microsoft office suite and adobe design suite, including web design and maintenance.

Required Schooling / Training

Bachelor degree.

Who is the client company

This is a public metropolitan research university.
If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com