Budget & Finance Specialist II — Onsite in Ames

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Iowa State University is seeking a Budget and Finance Specialist II to support the financial operations and budget needs of assigned departments and college units. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service, stay organized, and manage competing priorities.

They will produce accurate, timely financial reports, respond promptly to enquiries, pay close attention to detail, and maintain audit readiness.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience.
• Experience in managing departmental budgets and financial operations.
• Able to produce timely financial reports and respond to inquiries.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Budget management

Financial reporting

Policy compliance

Communication & training

Customer service

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Iowa State University is seeking a Budget and Finance Specialist II to support the financial operations and budget needs of assigned departments and college units. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service, stay organized, and manage competing priorities.

They will produce accurate, timely financial reports, respond promptly to enquiries, pay close attention to detail, and maintain audit readiness.