Location: Provo,UT, USA
Staff and Administrative
Why work at BYU?
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the university's mission: To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth, all situated within a beautiful and historic campus, makes it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Finance Specialist II
The Finance Operations Specialist II provides accounting support to the BYU library and is primarily responsible for travel and expense management. This position will also help with financial accounting and budget management and act as a team lead. The incumbent should understand university financial policies and support the Library Assistant Controller.
What you'll do in this position:
* Conducts training on travel policy and procedures.
* Responds to general inquiries related to financial accounting, budgeting, planning, and taxes, including questions about policies, programs, and processes; system navigation/use; transaction/business process status or issues; etc.
* Executes common accounting transactions, such as: initiating an accounting journal entry; initiating adjustment-accounting journal entries or reversal-accounting journal entries; adding/deleting attachments to/from a journal entry; creating budget transactions; etc.
* Resolves escalated first-level inquiries related to all areas of finance.
* Provides finance operations training to student employees.
What qualifies you for this role:
Required
* A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
* Associate's degree or minor in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related area plus two years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Knowledge and application of basic accounting principles (assets & liabilities, revenue & expense, and accrual accounting), and use of related software.
Preferred
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related area plus three years of related work experience
* Experience with BYU accounting systems, processes, and procedures
* Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel (i.e., formulas, conditional formatting, filters)
* Proven successful experience handling multiple demanding projects and deadlines.
For a copy of the full job description, please email ...@byu.edu
United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What we offer in return:
This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
* 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds 4% (rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
* Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
* Tuition benefits after two years
* Access to athletic facilities
* Access to the library
* Free on-campus parking
* Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
* Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Employee Class: 3/4 Time (28 hours/week)
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment
Physical Exam Required: N
Physical Exam Details: n/a
Desired Start Date: 10/14/2024
Job Close Date: 10/01/2024
Pay Level: 51
Approximate Starting Salary: $55,000-$71,500 depending on experience and qualifications
Documents Required at Time of Application:
Required: Resume
Optional: Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation 1
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!