Business Operations Specialist

## Business Operations Specialist Apply locations:
Campus:
Downtown Phoenix time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
August 1, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR123627
** Job Profile:
** Administrative Operations Specialist 2
** Job Family:
** Administrative Operations
** Time Type:
** Full time
** Max Pay – Depends on experience:**$60,000.00 USD Annual
** Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile

Summary:

Supports and instructs those served by the department with routine to intermediate queries, applies fundamental knowledge of multiple standards, policies and procedures, and maintains accurate and detailed records.
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* Job Description:

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* Job Description:

** Arizona PBS seeks a highly organized, customer-focused Business Operations Specialist to support the station's business operations through a broad range of financial and administrative responsibilities. This position serves as a key resource for departments across the station by providing expertise in accounts payable, procurement, purchasing card administration, travel, grants, accounts receivable, and human resources transactions.

The primary focus of this position is processing Accounts Payable (AP), Purchase Orders (POs), Purchasing Card (P-Card) transactions, and travel-related transactions while ensuring compliance with Arizona State University (ASU), federal, state, FCC, and sponsor regulations. This position works collaboratively with station leadership, faculty, staff, vendors, and university business partners to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of financial transactions.

The successful candidate is detail-oriented, exercises sound judgment, demonstrates excellent customer service skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. They possess a strong understanding of financial operations and university business practices while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
** Position Salary Range:*** $51,500 - $60,000 per year; DOE
** Essential Duties:
*** Process Accounts Payable transactions, purchase orders, invoices, travel authorizations, travel reimbursements, and Purchasing Card (P-Card) reconciliations in accordance with ASU policies and procedures.
* Review and process unique university expenditures and travel reimbursements while ensuring compliance with university, state, federal, sponsor, and applicable regulatory requirements.
* Prepare, review, and submit procurement-related documentation including:  + Statements of Work (SOW)  + Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)  + Informal quote summaries  + Independent Contractor Checklists  + Speaker Agreement Forms  + Expense reimbursement documentation  + Other procurement and business documents as assigned.
* Provide timely troubleshooting, guidance, and training to station staff regarding financial, procurement, travel, and business processes.
* Review financial transactions for completeness, accuracy, appropriate approvals, budget availability, and policy compliance prior to processing.
* Monitor and reconcile financial activity while researching and resolving discrepancies in collaboration with university departments, vendors, and station personnel.
* Assist with Accounts Receivable, grant administration, and Human Resources transactions as needed to support departmental operations.
* Respond to inquiries promptly using effective customer service, interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
* Interpret and apply university, state, federal, sponsor, and FCC policies, ensuring business processes remain compliant with evolving requirements.
* Review updates to university policies and procedures and communicate changes to station staff while recommending process improvements when appropriate.
* Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in…