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Syracuse University

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Syracuse

AI generated summary

  • You should have a degree or equivalent experience, strong attention to detail, excellent time management, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • You will manage budget activities, process travel and expense vouchers, perform journal entries, collaborate on HR tasks, audit reconciliations, and assist with sponsored research management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail required.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills required.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills required.
  • The ability to prioritize, deal with multiple demands, and successfully meet deadlines required.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment required.

Responsibilities

  • Credit Card, epro; other internal ordering and forms completion for administrative members of Dean’s Office. Understanding and interpretation of chartstrings and workflow essential.
  • Prepare and review travel vouchers according to SU acceptable travel policies.
  • Prepare and review employee expense vouchers’ Determine appropriate format and process requisitions, purchases, disbursements, interdepartmental orders, etc. according to proper protocol.
  • Assist with budget preparation through developing departmental and account level analyses of purchases and payment activity.
  • Develop journal entries as needed during review and reconciliation processes.
  • Create and file electronic documentation of budget office activity as needed.
  • Weekly and semi-monthly for ECS HR/Payroll related entries, including PARs, RAPs, time sheet adjustments and approvals.
  • Input (PERs) and maintain HR appointments for Dean’s Office faculty and staff.
  • Collaborate where necessary, with Slutzker Center regarding international hiring guidelines.
  • Approval of semi-monthly exception and weekly time entries.
  • All Dean’s accounts; other accounting activities such as journal entries, Account Reconciliations, and develop and prepare ad hoc reports as needed, using Data Insights, for estimating results and long-range planning in the College of ECS.
  • Assist Director with interpreting results and updating Hyperion budget worksheets as required by the Office of Budget and Planning.
  • Assist with Dean’s Office JPMC reconciliations (online credit card system) to ensure timely and accurate completion.
  • Audit reconciliations for correct chart strings. Responsible for preparation of reconciliation for procurement cards for certain members of Dean’s staff.
  • Manage sponsored research awards activity for Associate Dean for Research.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Budget Administrator.

Where is this job located?

This job is located in Syracuse, NY.

What are the standard hours for this position?

The standard hours for this position are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm during the academic year and 8:00 am – 4:30 pm during the summer, although hours may vary based on operational needs.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is a full-time role.

What is the salary range for this job?

The salary range for this job is $21.39 - $26.44 per hour.

What are the education requirements for this position?

A Bachelor’s or associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is strongly preferred for this position.

Is this position exempt or non-exempt?

This position is classified as non-exempt.

What type of skills are required for the Budget Administrator role?

Required skills include strong attention to detail, excellent time management and organizational skills, flexibility, adaptability, problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, maintain confidentiality, and exercise independent judgment.

What kind of responsibilities will the Budget Administrator have?

Responsibilities include handling various administrative tasks, preparing and reviewing travel and expense vouchers, assisting with budget preparation, creating reports, managing sponsored research awards activity, and supporting the Director of Budget, Administration and Business Analytics.

How should applicants submit their application materials?

Applicants should complete an online application and attach a resume and cover letter.

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