Business Assistant I

Position Summary:

• Works with the Senior Department Administrator to develop and manage budgets.
• Prepares financial documents, reconciles both sponsored and departmental accounts, and generates financial reports. Handles procurement transactions and tracks expenditures, ensuring appropriate projects and accounts are charged.
• Arranges all travel and logistics for faculty and visitors and assists with reimbursements. Assists faculty and students with grant proposals, funding issues, and navigating financial resources for students.
• Manages the department calendar, coordinates space management, and participates in special projects.
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of current of accounting principles and university policies.
• Works under general supervision, performing routine and non-routine work with limited direct instructions, and within established work parameters for the unit.
• Performs professional work requiring knowledge of general accounting principles and practices, and the basic application of concepts, theories, and terminology of accounting.
• Cross-trains select duties of the Program Coordinator so as to ensure effective coordination and backup across positions and smooth department operation.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in administrative and financial/accounting functions, preferably in higher education or in research environment.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook email, SIRS, BLUE, CSS, Degree Navigator, DICES, Sakai, Joomla, HCM payroll, RU Market Place and other systems and applications as needed.

Special Conditions:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Posting Number: 25ST0798