University of Arizona · 1 week ago
Operational Support Assistant III, College of Science
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Arizona's College of Science is seeking an Operational Support Assistant III to provide a variety of finance work supporting multiple departments. This role involves processing financial transactions, analyzing accounts, and providing complex financial support while adhering to university policies and procedures.
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Responsibilities
Process travel authorizations, advances, purchases, reservations, and reimbursements
Initiate transactions in UAccess Financials such as General Error Corrections, Distribution of Income and Expense, Salary Expense Transfers, and Transfer of Funds to move expenses to appropriate account, object code, or fund accounts
Review and/or prepare business office documents including Purchase Orders, Reimbursements, PCard purchases, Internal Billings, and edits to Assets
Serve as a PCard liaison and reconciler for the unit. Assist with addressing queries from the Financial Services Office – Compliance regarding PCard transactions
Serve as a point of contact for staff regarding all business transactions by answering questions and providing guidance
Advise others on complex customer inquiries requiring advanced knowledge of college and university policies
Train new employees and create process documentation as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to interact professionally and effectively with others
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and with a team
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
Preferred
Previous experience in higher education
Previous experience working with UAccess Financial and UAccess Analytics
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
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Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
Lanita Collette
Acting CIO, Deputy CIO
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