Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Business Assistant in our Facilities Management department. This position will ensure efficient and timely completion of all daily office operations. The hourly pay is $17.00.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain records and reconcile balances and resolve discrepancies for Facilities Management (FM) purchases of materials/supplies.
• Prepare and process paperwork, determine recharges for internal billing, and recommend budget adjustments as needed.
• Maintain personnel records and files using Success Factors. 
• Ensure that timekeeping is accurate for all employees in FM. 
• Make adjustments and corrections as necessary. 
• Process additional payments when needed.
• Ensure timely payments of all campus utility billings.
• Reconcile balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accounting records for Campus Box Office and Special Events.
• Process deposits for all FM Departments, including Warehouse Ops and GovDeals online auctions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years office experience working with payroll, accounting, or other business-related functions.
• Basic accounting and computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and databases required.
• Need to have some auditing capabilities to understand and identify discrepancies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• University experience.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December during winter recess.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
• A Motor Vehicle Records check is required for this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

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