Oversees functional activities in the areas of accounting and budgeting, including payroll, purchasing, accounts receivable/payable, travel, guest contracts, retail operations, and mailroom operations.
Develops, recommends, and implements changes to continually improve internal processes for reconciliation and internal controls.
Reviews and approves documents for accuracy, account distribution, and compliance.
Creates reports and analysis to senior business office leadership.
Manages day-to-day business operations and supervision of business office staff.
General Responsibilities
Using knowledge and application of accepted procedures and standards, performs detailed financial and administrative tasks related to managing the daily and long-term financial and/or administrative operations of an organizational unit or an academic, research, and teaching department within a school or college.
Makes recommendations on policies and guidelines for division/department activities.
Controls all expenditures and statement of accounts to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.
Manages general appropriation, endowment, federal and non-federal grants and contracts, and gift funds.
Develops, plans, and makes recommendations on special projects, which may include space allocations, staffing, equipment purchases, and long-range plans.
Prepares operating and project budget drafts. Regularly explains financial concepts to non-financial employees.
Monitors division/departmental budgets and resolves or recommends resolutions for any significant deviations from approved budgets.
May conduct a variety of human resources activities including employment, labor relations, benefits, training, and classification for unit/department.
May provide guidance to lower-level employees.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years of relevant experience
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Intermediate understanding of technology; experience using electronic platforms to perform various tasks.
Demonstrates experience solving problems with independent thought
Proficiency in computer systems, including standard Office software; advanced Excel and database skills, including familiarity with complex formulas and Pivot Tables
Ability to use standard office equipment such as phone, fax, scanner, etc
Experience managing workflows, processes, and/or data entry
Intermediate accounting skills; ability to spot obvious errors; ability to develop a budget
Demonstrates ability to interpret and apply concepts and policies to daily work functions
Ability to clearly present material and make it accessible to a variety of audiences
Ability to interpret financial documents from an accounting, policy, and practice perspective
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
Salary based upon experience; $65,000 - $70,000 per year
Work Location
IU Bloomington
This is an in-person position.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Finance
Job Family: Financial Administration
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