Business Assistant II

Overview:

This position is part of the Business Services Team in Facilities and focuses on travel, P-card services, and other financial services. The position is located within the Facilities Business Office and will report to the Financial Officer. 

                              

Responsibilities:

• College level liaison with travelers, departments, and travel office
• Monitor travel authorizations and reimbursements for compliance with University policy
• Manage and review documentation submitted for travel authorization and reimbursements
• Initiate and oversee procedures for obtaining additional documentation needed to reimburse travelers (i.e. itemized receipts, missing receipts forms, meal and & entertainment forms, etc.)
• Prepare travel arrangements for college guests according to University policies
• Reconciles P-card expenses and receipts for college personnel
• Attaches appropriate receipt documentation for P-card expenses for college
• Enters and applies P-card expenses to applicable work orders and accounts
• Provides coordination of documents required for business transactions
• Reviews and reconciles financial records
• Initiate and prepare college level reimbursements and purchases in EZBuy
• Make cash and check deposits for college
• Coordinates documentation of computers, laptops, and capital equipment
• Generate various reports, using excel and third-party reporting tools (Argos, Brio, etc.) as needed
• Communicate and coordinate with departments within and outside of the departments concerning financial and policy matters
• Analyze current procedures and suggest improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Provides support to Financial Officer as needed
• Attends Business Services and departmental staff meetings
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of related work experience; or an associate degree/technical training plus two years of related work experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a business field is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of accounts payable procedures.
• Knowledge of accounts reconciliation and ability to reconcile accounts.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, and terminology used in preparing and maintaining financial and statistical records/reports.
• Knowledge of purchasing policies and practices for a public institution.
• Skilled with computer programs, including spreadsheets and relational databases.
• Skilled with basic office equipment, including printers, copiers, and telephone systems.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Core Characteristics

• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Dependable
• Trustworthy
• Ethical
• Proactive
• Strong Work
• Ethic

Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed.   It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to the job.      

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary: Minimum $43,000; commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA:

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment. Limited physical effort required. Limited exposure to physical risk.

University Highlights:

As Utah’s student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation’s second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.

 

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when it named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at 435-797-0122 or

hr@usu.edu

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*updated 10/26

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Civil Rights & Title IX Office

Old Main Room 405

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322

titleix@usu.edu

(435) 797-1266

 

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

 

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695|

OCR.Denver@ed.gov

 

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 | 

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*updated 08/2026