Michigan State University College of Engineering · 3 days ago
Administrative Business Analyst
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMichigan State University College of Engineering is seeking an Administrative Business Analyst to provide comprehensive administrative and financial support within the department. The role involves managing grant and departmental accounts, coordinating payments, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive administrative and financial support to ensure efficient operations and compliance within the department
Manages grant and departmental accounts by monitoring expenditures, preparing monthly reports for faculty, processing corrective eDocs, and advising on accounting policies and budgetary actions
Coordinates payments for subawards, contractors, vendors, and project participants, and serves as a liaison with Central Procurement for requisitions, purchase orders, and specialized purchases
Processes reimbursements, handles deposits and donations, manages payroll for student and temporary appointments, and maintains accurate pay distributions
Oversees PCard administration, building access, and key issuance, while collaborating closely with the Business Manager to learn and support grant and accounting processes
Qualification
Required
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Accounting, business-related field or in a field which corresponds to the particular department of employment
One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in office procedures, or in performing responsibilities related to the operational activities of the employing unit
Experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation software and/or desktop publishing, web page software
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Experience in higher education administration or academic department operations
Experience with grant administration and sponsored program accounting
Familiarity with MSU systems such as Kuali, EBS, SAP, and Concur
Strong understanding of procurement processes and vendor management
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and prepare accurate reports
Excellent communication and customer service skills for working with faculty and staff
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs
Company
Michigan State University College of Engineering
Our College of Engineering is among the founding disciplines at Michigan State University and among the three largest academic units.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase