Office Assistant III

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 09
Major Administrative Unit / College: Finance
Department: Controller 10076200
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Administrative/Business/Professional, Health Care Professional, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

Position Summary

The Office Assistant Position within the Accounting department of the Controller’s Office serves as an auditor responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks related to the review, audit, and approval of various KFS e-docs and Expense Reports in the Concur Travel System. This is done in accordance with the Manual of Business procedures, Faculty handbook, and University policies and procedures. Functions as a customer service representative and resource for the University and serves as backup for other Accounting department staff. Performs other duties as needed.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or desktop publishing software; presentation and webpage software; typing and filing; maintaining accounting ledgers; may require technical knowledge or training related to the field of employment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Kuali Financial System (KFS) and the Concur Travel System.  Knowledge of University policies and procedures. Orientation toward customer service and teamwork.  Experience with, and ability to interpret and apply, policies, procedures, and practices to request for payment/reimbursement and/or various business applications.  Strong communication skills resulting in positive interactions with an audience of varying levels of knowledge and understanding.  Ability to work independently but also as member of a team for the betterment of the organization and good of the overall University community.  Successful work history in a fast paced environment with experience and ability to prioritize and multi-task job responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please provide resume and cover letter.

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:

https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

WWW.CTLR.MSU.EDU

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends on 9/20/2022 at 11:55 PM

Advertised:Sep 14, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Sep 28, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time