Business Officer I

University of Denver•Denver, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Operations & Analysis Team is compromised of a team of business officers who are highly trained and efficient in University business functions. This office sits in the Business and Financial Affairs Division. We strive to be a trusted and innovative partner delivering exemplary business services in support of the DU community. Position Summary The Business Officer I is responsible for managing the financial, administrative, and operational functions within the assigned units. This role is responsible for handling transactional processing, including journal entries, expense tracking, purchasing, budgeting/reporting, and all accounts payable, payroll, and human resources transactions. The Business Officer I ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all routine business operations while supporting the broader business team and departmental goals.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, or related field.
1–3 years of experience transacting financial, payroll, and HR transactions.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and financial transactions.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Banner, Salesforce, PeopleSoft, or similar financial and HR systems.
Experience in higher education or nonprofit environments.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Process and manage purchase requests, invoices, expense reimbursements, contracts, and accounts payable transactions.
Make journal entries when needed.
Monitor, reconcile, and manage departmental budgets independently.
Prepare monthly financial reports and maintain accurate records for audits.
Manage revenue tracking and tuition account processes as required.
Execute all HR transactions, including hiring paperwork, position changes, separations, and payroll processing.
Maintain personnel files and ensure compliance with university HR policies and procedures.
Serve as the primary liaison for HR-processing related matters within the department.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial and personnel transactions.
Ensure all transactions comply with university policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
Prepare and organize documentation for internal and external audits.
Identify and implement transactional process improvements to increase operational efficiency.