Business Operations Specialist - University Information Technology Services

Job Title:

Business Operations Specialist – University Information Technology Services

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

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 our 47,000 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 university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and core values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice.

• Review, code, and post personnel and operating/equipment transactions for the division/departments.
• Collaborate with Fiscal Services, Budget and Planning, HR, Procurement, and other units.
• Serve as a liaison between the department business operation services and other administrative units within the department and university.
• Facilitate payments and requisitions for travel, events, ordering supplies and materials, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and regulatory guidelines and policies.
• Deposit checks as received, collect receipts, and record transactions.
• Review and reconcile all expenses, including personnel, budget amendments, travel, and operational/equipment transactions.
• Prepare accounts payable for electronic processes.

• Previous experience reviewing and reconciling travel expense statements, PCard, personnel, and other expenses.

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

• Enter, review, or approve transactions for departmental travel, operating supplies, and contracts.
• Review and assist with reconciling cash advances, budgets, and other fund sources.
• Prepare and submit financial transaction adjustments.
• Coordinate, review, and ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Assist internal stakeholders with utilization of required systems.

• Educational Requirements:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Experience:
  
  One (1) year of related bookkeeping or accounting experience.

• Familiarity with People Soft Financials or other financial services programs.
• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Previous higher education experience.

The salary range is $45,900 – $57,300. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits for details.

• Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously, meeting assigned deadlines.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong financial process knowledge and 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, quick and accurate data entry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong customer service skills and phone/email etiquette.

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning. our core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

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