Finance & Grants Manager

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

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking a Business Manager to provide essential business and financial support to a department head or director at the Kent Campus in Kent, OH. The role includes budgeting, purchasing, reporting, and accounts reconciliation to ensure smooth departmental operations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with at least two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent mix of education and extensive budgeting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business plus at least two years of relevant experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience to 10 years of progressive budgeting/ reconciliation in a multi-department setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting principles

PC applications

Written and interpersonalcommunication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Associate degree in business + 10 years experience in budgeting and reconciliation

Job description

Kent State University is seeking a Business Manager to provide essential business and financial support to a department head or director at the Kent Campus in Kent, OH. The role includes budgeting, purchasing, reporting, and accounts reconciliation to ensure smooth departmental operations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with at least two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent mix of education and extensive budgeting experience.