Business Officer I Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Business Officer

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out of 5 stars Memphis, TN Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 012528 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Center Research Education Policy Minimum Position Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related area and a minimum of three (3) years of Accounting/Financial Analyst experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Special Conditions The Department is especially interested in candidates with higher education experience. Work Schedule Monday

• Friday 8:00 a.m
• 4:30 p.m. May need to work beyond normal schedule including some travel, nights and weekends. Posting Date 05/09/2025 Closing Date 05/21/2025 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $49,000
• $52,000 per year

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time:

Benefits Eligible Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu. Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed. Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of budgets and demonstration of strong financial post award management for grants and contracts. Knowledge of Banner system screens, Tigerbuy, Workfor

UM, ARGOS, OIR

Database and GA eContracts. Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate appropriate application of university policies and procedures. Excellent communication skills. Ability to correspond (verbally and in writing) and interact with the Dean’s Office, Central Administrative Offices, and with external constituents to provide information and/or resolve concerns. Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance. Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only) Job Duties Duties & Responsibilities Financial Management (not grant/contract related): Supports financial operation of the Center; including scrutinizing transactions for compliance/accuracy, ensuring internal controls are maintained for departmental activities. Contributes to various areas of budget and forecast development. Assists in compiling data and documentation for the Center’s operating and forecasting plans as needed. Prepares and/or approves financial documents including position budget transfers, budgets revisions, transfer vouchers and salary redistributions. Records and reconciles budgets, expenses, and revenues in project spreadsheet. Formulates and processes applicable forms and monitors Foundation accounts. Works with auditors as needed to document financial compliance for grants and contracts. Develops and maintains internal management accounting software/reports-Budget Estimator. Maintains departmental expenses in Excel spreadsheet, resolves any account discrepancy. Approves, monitors and tracks transactions in appropriate University systems to ensure proper and accurate posting. Assists with accounts payable for external and internal accounts, initiates and de-obligates purchase orders, generates vendor contracts, and processes invoices for payment. Provides data and documentation for the budget sections in the annual Center report.

Duties & Responsibilities Grant/Contracts Financial Management and Compliance:

Utilizes Banner & E-print reports to monitor expenditures and other costs for accuracy and allowability. Prepares and/or approves financial documents. Responsible for generating fund transfers for evaluation work with other campus departments. Reconciles various accounts, reviewing reconciliations prepared by others, and promptly researching and correcting any variances. Monitors and ensures PI’s follow institutional policies, sponsor guidelines, and Federal OMB Uniform Guidance to minimize potential audit findings, and provides guidance for Project Managers, PI’s, and department research administrators as requested. Provides Indirect Cost Agreement information to PIs. Assists with effort certification as needed. Works Grants Accounting and University & Student Business Services to issue and track invoices for CREP contracts using the criteria indicated in the individual contracts, including following up on past due invoices and tracking the status of the invoices thru the cash receipt process includes instrument contract invoices and department transfer vouchers.

Duties & Responsibilities Administrative/Clerical Support:

Attends all University and College level accounting, purchasing and other relevant meetings/conferences as required and communicates updates to colleagues. Provides leadership and assistance to faculty/staff on day-to-day Center procedures. Create or fill job postings using appropriate University system, assist search committee and upload budget transfers. Assists with interviewing, hiring, training, and managing, and supervising any financial and/or administrative employees. Approves timesheets and monthly leave reports on behalf of Director verifying information entered is accurate per policy. Assists with creating Graduate Assistant position numbers and other agreements within university systems for assignments to research projects. Duties & Responsibilities Other duties as assigned.