Assistant Business Manager, Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology: UTIA

Job description

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. This position also has direct supervision over the Accounting Assistant and Accounting Specialist positions in the department. Financial Report Updates & Supervision (40%): - Compiles, analyzes, and prepares financial data and reports for state, federal, and sponsored grant accounts across four entities with varying levels of complexity. Monitors grant budgets and reconciles activity codes to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting. - Reviews and analyzes grant expenditures for accuracy and compliance by identifying anomalies, preventing overexpenditures, and ensuring adherence to federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies. Determines and processes corrections where necessary. - Supports faculty and principal investigators by providing postawa...