Division of Plant Science & Technology

Division of Plant Science and Technology (DPST) is seeking a Business Support Specialist to join our fiscal team.

This position will work directly with our Business Support Specialist II and will be trained to share responsibilities for:

Accounts Payable:

• Review and approval of all one card expense reports, travel imbursement expense reports, SMS ePro requisitions, non-PO vouchers and PO requisitions
• Process internal service entry, correcting Entry and transfer journal entry
• Submit one card applications, limit changes and cancellations
• University Shared Services handle all our payables transactions, this person will be the contact for DPST folks and the University Shared Services staff
• Assist with PO especially for those amount over $100,000 or complicated ones
• Track all pending payable transactions

Accounts Receivable:

• Record and track lab payment for a lab
• Run credit card payment for lab customers
• Log all the incoming checks and ensure they are compliant to the university policy
• Reconcile all gift checks

Grants Management:

• Provide assistance with online ordering and OneCard reconciliation for two specific projects
• Provide expense tracking and information for reporting back to funding agencies as needed for two specific projects

Others:

• Reconcile and bill DPST departments for the visitor parking fees, vehicle usage data and copiers usage
• Rate review for recharge accounts
• Remain compliant with university and sponsor regulations and policies for Accounts Receivable/Payables
• Communicate regularly with DPST faculty, staff and student employees on the proper documentation needed for business transactions and provide some trainings

$15.75 - $27.42 per hour.

GGS Grade: 007

University Title: Business Support Specialist II

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Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

An Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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