Business Manager

Kent State University Careers; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, seeks a Business Manager to provide business and financial support to department leadership. Responsible for purchasing, budget prep, reporting, and financial reconciliation, the role interacts with campus units and external entities.

Requires a BS in Accounting/Finance/Business or an approved equivalent combination and several years of experience. This full-time on-campus position includes standard university benefits and a focus on accuracy and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with at least two years of relevant experience.
• Or an Associate degree in business with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring budgets and reconciling accounts in a multi-department or complex business environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform business support functions (e.g., purchasing, records management, grants management, budget preparation, etc.).
• Compile and report financial information.
• Maintain and balance accounts.
• Correspond with other University departments and outside entities on matters related to business operations.
• Utilize and maintain automated reporting systems.
• Investigate problems, reconcile solutions, and prepare replies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting principles

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

PC applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Associate degree in business + 10 years experience

Job description

Job Title:

Business Manager

Physical Location:

Kent Campus, Kent, OH

Salary:

$46,977 - $57,185

Basic Function:

To provide business and financial support to a director, chair, or department head of a moderate-size department(s) or unit(s).

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Perform business support functions (e.g., purchasing, records management, grants management, budget preparation, etc.).
• Compile and report financial information.
• Maintain and balance accounts.
• Correspond with other University departments and outside entities on matters related to business operations.
• Utilize and maintain automated reporting systems.
• Investigate problems, reconcile solutions, and prepare replies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business plus a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Or a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to an Associate degree in business plus 10 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring budgets and reconciling accounts in a multi-department or complex business environment.

License/Certification:

Not applicable.

Knowledge Of:

Budgeting; accounting principles; personal computer applications *

Skill In:

Written and interpersonal communication

Ability To:

Communicate effectively with all components of the University and external constituents; manage people and projects

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State's campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.