Business Transactions & Services Assistant

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Business Transactions & Services Assistant to handle procurement and expense transactions. Responsibilities include providing support to staff and suppliers while ensuring compliance with university policies. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and a basic understanding of financial systems. The position offers remote work within Ohio and a competitive hourly wage ranging from $15.86 to $20.74.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of contact for procurement and expense transactions.
• Triaged questions according to policy and procedures.
• Provide support to faculty, staff, suppliers, and guests.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Workday

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Business Transactions & Services Assistant

Department: Business and Finance | Procurement Shared Service Center

The Business Transactions and Services Assistant will serve as the initial point of contact for requesters on a broad range of procurement, travel, and expense transactions. Under the direction of the Procurement Shared Services Center management, this role works on entry level requests to support the department. Responsible for triaging customer questions related to procurement and expense as it relates to university policy and procedures, state and federal law, and industry best practices to faculty, staff, suppliers and guests of the university.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of contact for procurement, travel, and expense transactions.
• Triaged questions related to procurement and expense in accordance with university policy and procedures, state and federal law, and industry best practices.
• Provide support to faculty, staff, suppliers, and guests of the university under the direction of Procurement Shared Services Center management.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to follow through and maintain high attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service to all stakeholders.
• Capable of multi-tasking and problem-solving.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Desired Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience with financial management systems (preferably Workday).
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a high-volume and deadline-driven environment.
• Works well within a team environment.
• Appreciates a culture that promotes work/life balance, peer collaboration, autonomy, and supportive leadership.
• Knowledge of Ohio State University policy and procedures.

Function: Finance

Sub-function: Business Transactions and Services

Career Band: Individual Contributor – Technical

Career Level: T1

Additional Information

The Target Hiring Range for this position is $15.86 to $20.74 per hour.

Remote within the state of Ohio.

Location: Remote

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift:

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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