Business Operations Specialist - HSS

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

About the Role

Ensures all transactions for the assigned division, college, or unit are compliant with established policies and procedures of the University, Board of Regents, State of Georgia, and other governing bodies. Serves as a liaison for the division and other units within the department and university. Assists with the implementation of policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for entering, reviewing or approving transactions for departmental travel, operating supplies, and contracts
• Responsible for reviewing and assisting with reconciling cash advances, budget, and other fund sources
• May prepare and submit financial transaction adjustments
• Coordinates, reviews, and ensures all financial transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Assists internal stakeholders with utilization of required systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• One (1) year related work experience

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with PeopleSoft Financials or other financial services programs
• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
• Previous Higher Education Experience

Skills

• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of financial processes and guidelines
• Strong financial process knowledge with the ability to deliver results
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Effective team player, flexible, quick learner, and self-motivated
• Detail-oriented with the ability to process data entry quickly and accurately
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

This is not a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities and requires a p-card. A background check, including a credit report, will be required for employment.