Senior Financial Operations Specialist - Higher Ed

Arizona State University; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking an Administrative Operations Specialist 3 to coordinate business operations including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, payroll, and scholarship processing. The role supports marketing, events, and research advancement under the supervision of the Business Operations Manager Senior.

Responsibilities include ensuring policy compliance, managing travel and expenses, and providing excellent customer service to faculty, students, and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience/training.
• Experience with university financial policies and procedures is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and data accuracy capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees foundation account transactions and prepares reports.
• Processes reimbursements, purchases, and payments following procurement policies.
• Manages monthly reconciliations and grant-related activities and post-award tasks.
• Interacts with students, faculty, staff and external partners to provide service excellence.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Concur

PeopleSoft

Excel

Office 365

Job description

Arizona State University is seeking an Administrative Operations Specialist 3 to coordinate business operations including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, payroll, and scholarship processing. The role supports marketing, events, and research advancement under the supervision of the Business Operations Manager Senior.

Responsibilities include ensuring policy compliance, managing travel and expenses, and providing excellent customer service to faculty, students, and external