Location: University,MS, USA
Business Officer II
University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a Business Officer II to serve in the capacity of business manager for the Heersink School of Medicine Department of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology. The successful applicant will support the department Administrative Director with administrative detail with responsibility for financial management/budget, grants administration, policy interpretation, and enforcement. Conducts special projects, analyzes data, and compiles reports regarding budgets, personnel, and research activities. Interacts with University administrative units and assures the integrity of department/school administration and financial operations. Serves as grants manager for the department. Interact with administrators and assist with interdepartmental collaborations. May handle compliance-related issues
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Budget management:
* Ensure proper accounting of departmental accounts
* Provide guidance on major equipment purchases and bid laws
* Provide timely reports to departmental faculty and Department Administrator on monthly basis.
* Analyze account activity and proactively resolve budget v. actual issues.
* Prepare payments, review and approve purchase orders, P-card transactions and payment requests for accuracy and appropriateness.
Post-award grants management:
* Pay and post invoices, prepare report
* Re-budget and process funding source changes.
* Ensure proper accounting of grant accounts
* amendments, modifications and extensions.
* Reconcile grant and non-grant accounts and provide reporting and analysis.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics
* Self-starter, proactive and diligent with follow through on assignments
* Proficient in Excel
* Oracle and BA4 experience
* Highly organized
* Ability to work with a high degree of independence
* Strong communication skills and customer service skills
* Collaborative, with ability to work with all levels of management
* Maintain confidentiality of information
Salary Range: $63,875-$80,000
Education
* Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
* Five (5) years of related experience required
* Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities.