Business Assistant, Lead - Purdue University : Job Details

Req Id: 35359

Job Title: Business Assistant, Lead

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Lead Business Assistant will work collaboratively with departmental faculty, staff, students, and other business units or areas to support the financial management process. Responsibilities include account management, billing and cost center management, effort reporting, and forecasting. Lead daily operations and serve as subject matter expert for account management questions including expenditures, management balance, cash position and closing, and account management guidelines. Develop financial reports for financial planning forecasts or analyze and project data for budget reviews. Exercise delegated signature approval for a variety of business transactions following delegation policies. Oversee the processes for preparation, review, and authorization of Personnel Activity Reports (PAR) and serve as the resident expert for PAR-related questions. Assist with the overall budget process. Serve as back up to the business manager as appropriate.

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate's location and interest.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

* High school diploma/GED

* Minimum 4 years' of account clerk, bookkeeping, business office, or related experience

* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted

Preferred:

* University business office experience

* Ability to identify problems, analyze information, and implement solutions

* Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, maintaining quality standards, and handling confidential information with discretion

* Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail

* Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels

* Must be extremely flexible and adaptable to constantly varying work environments and with limited daily supervision

* Ability to analyze, interpret and implement policies and procedures

* Proficient with a personal computer and related software (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, database, internet, etc.)

* Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology

* Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Additional Information:

* To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary?CLICK HERE

* Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this?position

* A background check will be required for employment in this position

* FLSA: Non-exempt (Eligible?For?Overtime)

* Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Define Contribution Plan

* Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Posting Start Date: 12/20/24