Analyst, Business Services (extended posting)

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville, Northern (NC, KY)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 51,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is seeking a Business Services Analyst to support payroll validation, grant documentation, and records management with a focus on process improvement. You will coordinate financial operations, assist with payroll data entry and related audits, and implement technology-driven solutions.

The role requires an Associate's degree and 2 years of relevant experience, with preference for higher education finance background and familiarity with ERP/document

Qualifications

Associate degree and two years of relevant experience in financial operations or administrative operations with analytical responsibilities.
Experience with business systems and applying them to improve efficiency or data integrity.
Ability to organize and manage documentation in accordance with policies and compliance requirements.
Preferred: higher education or public sector finance experience; payroll processing or grant reporting experience; foreign language skills.

Responsibilities

Payroll data entry, validation, and audit analysis; reconcile timesheets and identify discrepancies.
Assist with full-time payroll and seasonal data entry into Colleague; backup to Payroll Accountant II.
Compile and prepare grant invoices and supporting documentation.
Design and maintain records management systems aligned with retention and audit standards.
Lead projects focused on process improvement, workflow redesign, and technology-driven solutions.
Coordinate financial operations for leadership, including P-card transactions, timesheets, travel docs, purchase orders, and invoicing.

Skills

Payroll validation

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

SharePoint

Workflow automation

Records management

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field

Tools

Colleague

Document management platforms

ERP

Job description

Analyst, Business Services (extended posting)

Position Summary Information

Position Title

Position Title Analyst, Business Services (extended posting)

Position Type

Position Type Full Time Regular

Annual Schedule

Annual Schedule 12 months

Expected Work Schedule

Expected Work Schedule Standard

Anticipated Days

Anticipated Days Monday - Friday

Anticipated Hours

Anticipated Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Anticipated Hours per Week

Anticipated Hours per Week 40

Work Location

Job Description Summary

The Business Services Analyst supports the Business Services division through a combination of technical, analytical, and operational coordination functions. This position is responsible for payroll validation and audit processes, grant financial documentation, and records management to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements. In addition, the position provides high-level operational support to Business Services leadership by coordinating business workflows, managing financial transactions, and facilitating departmental communications. The role emphasizes process improvement through the use of technology, including development of SharePoint solutions and workflow automation to increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across Business Services functions. The position operates with a high degree of independence and is expected to apply analytical thinking, sound judgment, and continuous improvement practices in both project-based work and daily operations.

Duties

1. Performs payroll data entry, validation, and audit analysis; reconcile timesheets and identify discrepancies.

2. Assists with full-time payroll as needed including seasonal data entry of payroll benefit deductions, bonuses, and retro raise amounts into Colleague. Serves as backup to Payroll Accountant II.

3. Compiles and prepares grant invoices and supporting documentation.

4. Designs, implements, and maintains records management systems within the department aligned with retention and audit standards.

5. Leads and supports special projects focused on process improvement, workflow redesign, and technology-driven solutions.

6. Coordinates financial operations for Business Services leadership, including assisting with P-card transactions, timesheets, travel documentation, purchase orders, and invoice processing.

7. Coordinates departmental communications, meeting agendas, and documentation for Business Services leadership.

8. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.

9. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)

1. Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a degree in a related field.

2. Two years of full-time or equivalent work experience in financial operations, business systems, or administrative operations with analytical responsibilities.

3. Experience working with business systems (e.g., ERP , financial systems, or document management platforms) and applying them to improve efficiency or data integrity.

4. Experience organizing and managing documentation in accordance with established policies or compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working in higher education or public sector finance.

2. Experience with payroll processing, auditing, or reconciliation.

3. Experience with grant financial reporting or compliance.

4. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.

With four locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:

14,000 continuing education students
1,100 faculty & staff

We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:

30 diplomas
122 certificates

A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.

If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.

This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!

A-B Tech is looking for:

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Position Summary

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 09/01/2026

Start Date

Start Date 10/05/2026

Keep Open Until Filled Yes

Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)

Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable) $49,896 - $50,904

Total Compensation

Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.

The total compensation for this position includes an 24.67% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Benefits Summary

Questions

A-B Tech's Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House . This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home's life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu .

We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!

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* Minimum 1: Do you have Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a degree in a related field.
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* Minimum 2: Do you have two years of full-time or equivalent work experience in financial operations, business systems, or administrative operations with analytical responsibilities?
- Yes
- No
* Minimum 3: Do you have experience working with business systems (e.g., ERP, financial systems, or document management platforms) and applying them to improve efficiency or data integrity?
- Yes
- No
* Minimum 4: Do you have experience organizing and managing documentation in accordance with established policies or compliance requirements?
- Yes
- No
* Preferred 1: Do you have experience working in higher education or public sector finance?
- Yes
- No
* Preferred 2: Do you have experience with payroll processing, auditing, or reconciliation?
- Yes
- No
* Preferred 3: Do you have experience with grant financial reporting or compliance?
- Yes
- No
* Preferred 4: Are you proficient in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language?
- Yes
- No