Business Manager I

Requisition ID: 2024-7733

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Accounting/Finance Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Business Services Department: Bus Svs-Engineering Advertised Salary: Minimum $50,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview The Department of Biological Engineering seeks applicants for the position of Business Manager I. The successful candidate will manage and coordinate the business operations of the department including the oversight of activities such as: budget preparation and control, personnel processes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contract and grant accounting, and/or auxiliary enterprises.

Review of applications will begin in mid to late April 2024 with an anticipated start date in early to mid May 2024.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a primary business resource to the Department Head, faculty, and staff in the assigned area.
• Oversees and manages daily activities and transactions within the department including p-card, purchasing, financial Banner, travel, and personnel function such as completing I-9s, and coordinating the posting and hiring of staff, faculty positions.
• Coordinates financial aspects of proposals, contracts, grants, etc. Assists staff in administering proposals to ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies.
• Performs functions such as budget preparation, budget reconciliation, EPAF creation, data management, and fiscal information support.
• Ensures payroll is properly recorded and processed.
• May train, guide, and mentor business services staff (including students), as assigned.
• May hire and supervise student accounting assistant(s) as needed.
• Maintains annual budgets for a wide variety of accounts and grants using proper accounting/budgeting methods and retains records of financial figures for comparison with estimated budget.
• Coordinates, designs, and implements financial/management systems for a wide variety of programs.
• Processes graduate assistantships, tuition awards, scholarships, graduate insurance, and other sources of funding.
• Communicates and coordinates with other departments within and outside USU regarding financial matters.
• Reconciles and reviews financial statements monthly to ensure accuracy.
• Commits to integrity, performs duties with diligence in accordance with professional standards and enforces university policies and procedures.
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Serves in the interest of Utah State University in a lawful manner while maintaining high standards of conduct and character.
• Handles confidential information and manage projects effectively, and demonstrate reliability and strong work ethic.
• Provides customer service to faculty, staff, and students and campus community in a professional manner.
• Completes annual asset management for assigned units.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a business field or an equivalent... For full info follow application link.

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