Finance & Operations Professional II

Finance & Operations Professional II

Posting Number

req24072

Department

ALVSCE Administration

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The ALVSCE Administration unit within the Division of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension (ALVSCE) of the University of Arizona seeks to fill the role of Administrative Operations Professional II. This full-time position works as a member of the CALES Business Team 4 within Division Business Services supporting Agricultural & Applied Economics and School of Natural Resources & the Environment. The position is focused on contributing to the growth and development of the office and provides support with financial tasks including effective management of day-to-day transactions, financial / data analysis and financial compliance. The successful candidate will have a professional demeanor, proficient customer service skills, and the ability to work successfully within a team.

The Division of ALVSCE is a complex, interdependent state and worldwide enterprise, consisting of Arizona's first college, the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences (CALES), the university's statewide Cooperative Extension system, the research-intensive Arizona Experiment Station, and many interdisciplinary centers, labs and institutes. Together, the division delivers 20 undergraduate degrees around the globe, serves communities in all of Arizona's 15 counties, and provides services and programming to tens of thousands each year.

Division Business Services (DBS) is the division-level business office, focused on supporting and facilitating our unique land grant mission of instruction, research, and extension. In all our endeavors, we will strive for the highest levels of success, teamwork and service in all forms, and partnership. Business and operational efficiency and effectiveness are stated goals that we embrace as necessary to achieve the strategic intent and maximize the impact of the Division.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex financial reports and communicate information to faculty.
• Check and analyze financial information and accounting statements so that faculty and PIs have accurate and timely information for making financial decisions.
• Reconcile various funding sources, including state, local, grant, mission support, service and gift accounts (including UA Foundation).
• Support the daily operations through review and approval of financial transactions and expenditures such as PCard, reimbursements, purchase orders and requisitions.
• Support the Business Manager in reviewing accounts to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with all pertinent procedures and regulations.
• Support the Business Manager in developing operational procedures to streamline processes and procedures.
• Perform a broad scope of accounting and financial activities such as initiating financial transactions, i.e., journal entries, payroll and general expense transfers, reconciliations, requisitions, check requests, and internal billings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Organizational Administration

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$59,404 - $74,254

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Administrative Operations

Job Function

Organizational Administration

Type of criminal background check required :

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

Target Hire Date

10 / 27 / 2025

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Adela Carranza

adelacarranza@arizona.edu

Open Date

10 / 1 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.