Business Officer

Position Information

University Code 18211 University Title Finance Specialist 1 University Job Family Financial Services ORP Eligible No For more information on ORP, visit: Retirement Plans
Recruitment Pool All Applicants Recruitment Type Single Title Scope of Search Regional Working Title Business Officer Position Number 592800 Is this employee on a H1B Visa? Position Type Staff Job Status Full-Time FLSA Indicator Non-Exempt Employee Group University Employee Department Inst For Drug Alcohol Stud Organizational Overview

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Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

The Institute of Drug and Alcohol Studies is looking for a qualified candidate to apply for the Business Officer position. This position provides a full range of specialized fiscal support in the areas of purchasing, invoice processing, source document preparation as well as advanced fiscal, bookkeeping and accounting related duties in reviewing, processing and reporting computerized fiscal records and reports and other supporting duties. The department has over 100 active indexes/accounts averages annual expenditures in excess of excess of $10M annually from institutional funds and grants and contracts, which vary in size and complexity.
The incumbent is responsible for reviewing, processing, and reconciling fiscal transactions and reporting in accordance with all federal, state and University guidelines, as well as carrying out responsibilities in the areas of procurement, accounts payable, travel, and petty cash.

Minimum Hiring Standards

•Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting principles, with demonstrated ability to perform duties related to administrative and fiscal support.
•Excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail
•Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
•Working knowledge of university procurement, travel, and financial reporting policies and ability to review and correctly interpret written those policies
•Ability to work collaboratively in a team unit as well as possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
•Effective communicator with the demonstrated ability to explain complicated issues clearly, succinctly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
•Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU .

Preferred Hiring Standards

•Preferred bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent plus two years’ experience.
•Experience with Banner, RealSource, ImageNow, REDCap and/or other software database programs

Required Licenses/ Certifications Anticipated Hiring Range $38,000-45,000 Application Process/Additional Information

This is a restricted position.

Campus Off-site Hours/Week 40 Normal Work Days/Hours Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Job Open Date 06/10/2021 Posting will close on or before Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Accounting/ Management/ Professional Is this a restricted position? Yes Is this position eligible to participate in alternative work arrangements? No Sensitive Position No Resource Critical Yes Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/106753 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have experience in bookkeeping or accounting?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Briefly describe your experience with account reconciliations and accounting transactions.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. Describe your experience with purchasing/procurement.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. Do you have experience with University petty cash reconciliations?
   • Yes
   • No

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Resume