Job Description
Working with the Physics business team in the College of Arts & Science offers a unique opportunity to ensure the smooth operations of financial and business systems. You'll play a crucial role in accounting, payroll, and reporting, directly contributing to the success of the department. You'll build relationships across departments and foster informed financial decisions. In this collaborative environment, you'll work with others happy to support your growth and the satisfaction of knowing your work helps shape A&S.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Assist faculty with reimbursement requests, major purchases, contracts, and other financial transactions via the A&S accounts payable center
Assist with department timekeeping
Process payroll for department hires and track changes
Assist with payroll reconciliation reports
Assist with financial reporting - ensure automated financial reports are sent to faculty every month (faculty professional development funds, faculty start-up, internal awards, endowment/gift funds as needed)
Account reconciliation - complete checklists for all department funds and monitor for errors
Process correcting entries including payroll corrections
Shift
8-hours/day, Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications
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

Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $16.72 to $22.91

Grade: GGS 007

University Title: Business Support Specialist II

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Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.



Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.