Budget & Finance Specialist II — Audit-Ready Budgeting & Reporting

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Onsite childcare

Job summary

Iowa State University in Ames, IA is hiring a Budget and Finance Specialist II to support the financial operations and budget needs of assigned departments and college units. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience, with responsibility to produce accurate financial reports, maintain audit readiness and respond to inquiries.

You will monitor budgets, review transactions for policy compliance, coordinate vendor payments, and provide training on finance policies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience.
• Experience managing departmental budgets and preparing financial reports.
• Knowledge of financial policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret and communicate financial information to faculty, staff, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor departmental budgets and expenditure.
• Review and approve financial transactions for policy compliance.
• Investigate irregular transactions and support year-end financial closing.
• Coordinate financial activities related to vendor payments, contracts, grants, and foundation accounts.
• Process student hiring, separations, and tuition award approvals.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and records.
• Prepare and present timely, accurate budget and financial reports to department leadership.
• Monitor grant balances and review purchasing card transactions.
• Ensure compliance with university financial policies and procedures.
• Coordinate financial activities across departments.
• Review audit reports and communicate policy updates.
• Improve financial processes and procedures.
• Provide financial training and guidance to faculty, staff, and students.
• Develop and communicate financial policies and instructional materials.

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

Job description

Iowa State University in Ames, IA is hiring a Budget and Finance Specialist II to support the financial operations and budget needs of assigned departments and college units. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience, with responsibility to produce accurate financial reports, maintain audit readiness and respond to inquiries.

You will monitor budgets, review transactions for policy compliance, coordinate vendor payments, and provide training on finance policies to