Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

Reporting directly to the college Business Officer, serves as Business Center Manager and manages all financial operations for multiple assigned departments. Coordinates with faculty and staff on grant activities. Performs other duties as assigned. High level of confidentiality and discretion required.

45% - Essential - Financial Management:
Manages financial operations and ensures compliance with associated federal and state laws. Prepares complex accounting reports. Manages and directs the preparation and reconciliation of accounts. Collects, assimilates, and ensures accuracy of financial data for internal and external reporting requirements. Reconciles situations when files are out of balance. Researches errors and ensures corrective action is taken. Prepares and submits annual budgets and budget requests.  Provides internal auditing and liaison services. Advises Chairs and Directors on availability and allocation of funding for department initiatives.
40% - Essential - Sponsored Project Management and Compliance:
Manages financial aspects of post-award grant activities from award to close-out including required cost-sharing. Analyzes state, federal, and grant budgetary procedures for fiscal requirements.  Works closely with the college grants office (CRCA), and Grants and Contracts Administration (GCA).  Ensures PI approval is obtained on all expenditures and that expenditures are both allowable and allocable on the project to which they are being charged.
15% - Essential - Other: (a) Reviews, analyzes and evaluates existing and varied functions to develop improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Develop program performance standards. (b) Facilitates inventory of assets for the department & ensures annual report is completed accurately & by specified deadlines. (c) Directs, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned accounting staff.

Education -  1st Bachelor's Degree (accounting, finance, business or related field and professional experience directly related) - or an equivalent combination of education & experience as approved by the Office of Human Resources
Work Exp 2+ years

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Work of Others - Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops Department Budgets - Responsible for developing one or more departmental budget(s). Estimated amount of budgetary responsibility in dollar amount must be added.

  75% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
  20% - Walk or move about
  75% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
  20% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
  75% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
  50% - Recognize or inspect visually
  75% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
  50% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

   0% - No Work Conditions

Standard Hrs: 37.5, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Band: 06 ($ 46,655.00 - $ 68, 008.78)
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

October 21, 2024

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.