Assistant Business Manager, Department Of Entomology & Plant Pathology: Utia

University of Tennessee Career Site

Knoxville, TN, United States
Base: 50,000-60,000; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Fully remote
Daily accounting operations
Financial reporting
Grant management
The Assistant Business Manager provides direct support to the Business Manager and is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations through the performance of a variety of analytical tasks in accordance with university policies and procedures

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Business Manager provides direct support to the Business Manager and is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations through the performance of a variety of analytical tasks in accordance with university policies and procedures.
  • This position provides financial and accounting support related to budget and grant management, financial reporting, and audit and reconciliation activities.
  • Supervises Accounting Assistant III and Accounting Specialist II positions by exercising discretion within delegated authority to make decisions, set objectives, monitor deadlines, and delegate tasks.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Business Manager provides direct support to the Business Manager and is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations through the performance of a variety of analytical tasks in accordance with university policies and procedures.

Salary

Base: 50,000-60,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • daily accounting operations
  • financial reporting
  • grant management
  • audit and reconciliation
  • cost accounting methodologies
  • Excel, OneNotes, and Adobe proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • excellent customer service
  • effective communication skills
  • ability to work remotely
  • constructive feedback
  • conflict resolution

Key Requirements

  • BS in Accounting, Financial Management
  • 1 Year cost accounting experience
  • Knowledge of financial policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of the granting process
  • Ability to read and apply contract terms

Work Rights

Legally authorized to work in the United States

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