Financial and Events Assistant
Johnstown Conference Center - Pennsylvania-Johnstown - (25003638)
This position has the primary responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of financial management and purchasing, event and technical support, and centralized scheduling for the Office of Conference Services. The candidate must be highly organized and proficient in financial operations, tech equipment and computer systems, and customer service.
- Perform financial and accounting related activities in support of Conference Services operations. This includes preparation of food service invoice payments, customer invoices, settling credit transactions, preparing cash reports, purchasing requisitions, and monitoring receivables. In addition to transactional activities, the incumbent will oversee accounts receivables, assist with budget reconciliation, and other duties as determined. Candidate needs to be able to independently identify and correct transactional errors.
- Responsible for campus scheduling operations for internal bookings and training/overseeing student employee support. Create & distribute event reports for campus departments, including Campus Police and Facilities.
- Provide general event and administrative support for the department.
Assists in preparing, managing, monitoring, and reporting monthly budget operations. Performs various other accounting and disbursement functions.
Essential Functions Excellent management skills. Ability to supervise and lead student employees. Ability to function as a team member, but also make independent, informed decisions. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard event audio visual equipment. Ability to work with internal and external conference clients. Proven customer service skills.
Physical Effort The position is primarily sedentary within an office setting, but the ability to travel throughout the various campus buildings and outdoor locations will be necessary. Also, must be able to pick up and carry up to 50 pounds.
Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Accounting Assistant
Job Family Finance & Procurement
Job Sub-Family Accounting & Financial Reporting
Campus Johnstown
Minimum Education Level Required High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Years of Experience Required 1
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? No
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with evening and weekends as needed
Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range To be determined based on qualifications
Relocation Offered No
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents Resume
Optional Documents Cover Letter