Business Operations Specialist

Arizona State University

Business Operations Specialist

Campus: Tempe

JR102264

End Date: February 17, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

Apply before midnight Arizona time

Job Description

• The Business Operations Specialist of the ASU Alumni Association is an important part of the Association's Financial Management Team. If you are ready to do more than just AP or AR and contribute to the department’s success, come join us at the ASU Alumni Association.
• Responsibilities include processing AP, AR, GL and HR transactions. Assisting with financial statements, audits and tax returns. Collaborate with internal teams to accomplish Association goals and supervision of our accounting student.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $58,000 to $65,000 per year, DOE with good benefits and good work life balance, (very limited overtime). This is an in-person job working at ASU's iconic Old Main M-F 8-5.

Essential Duties:

• AP - Process supplier payments accurately and timely.
• AR - Process requests for customer invoices and applying customer payments.
• GL accounting, including prepaids, deferrals and revenue recognition.
• Reconciliations of GL Accounts, Programs and Bank accounts
• Human Resources processing.
• Student worker supervision.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

• W. P. Carey School of Business graduate with an accounting degree preferred
• Experience with ERP software, Workday preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Success in working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and follow-through on assigned tasks
• Strong attention to detail.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Ability to assist in preparing and analyzing financial models, forecasts, and reports.
• Avid Sun Devil fan!

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• The ability to quickly change priorities.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions..
• Regular use of standard office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Instructions to Apply

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$2306.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: 

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

ASU Statement 

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. 

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco 

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.  

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. 

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Employment Verification Statement 

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement 

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

About Us

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About Arizona State University

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.

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