Financial Associate

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education in the College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking to hire a Financial Associate to assist with processing financial submissions in a large academic department. Primary duties include:

• Processing all graduate student financial documents to include travel, goods & services, reconciling p-cards, non-purchase and purchase orders, and other expenses;

• Assist current Financial Associate with processing faculty travel and goods and services;

• Review specific budgets in SIMBA to ensure funds are available for travel/purchases;

• Communicate Department and College policies/procedures to graduate students and assist with completing documentation needed to submit expenses; and

• Assist Proposal and Awards Generalist with expense reports as needed.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work.Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Education and Experience:

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and 2 or more years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and within a Team. Experience with SAP Concur and SIMBA preferred.

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