Business Office Associate

Responsibilities

• Be the face of the business office by providing front office support, answering phone calls and assisting visitors, students, faculty and staff with questions and concerns.
• Process accounts payables and receivables, including invoices, expense reports, check requests, vendor payments and student payments.
• Manage the collection process and associated vendors.
• Maintain vendor records, W-9's, 1099s and support credit card administration.
• Respond to parents, students, employees and vendor questions regarding student accounts, payables, receivables, and HR processes.
• Perform system and file audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Back-up the HR Generalist with new hire paperwork and personnel records.
• Complete other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, business office operations, or a related administrative role.
• Working knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, HR practices, and applicable employment and tax regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong organizational skills, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or a non-profit organization.
• Familiarity with ERP, HRIS, or integrated financial systems.

Salary

NWU offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits plan including Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, Retirement, five weeks of paid time off per year with vacation and holidays, and 100% tuition discount for dependents after one year.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume or curriculum vita, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/. NWU encourages applicants to address how one or more of NWU's Core Values align with their personal values and characteristics and/or how they would contribute to them at NWU in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.

Organization

Working at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Since our founding in 1887, Nebraska Wesleyan University has both grown and remained steadfast to a liberal arts education in a Christian environment. Nebraska Wesleyan University is considered one of the strongest institutions of its kind in the Midwest, and has been continuously accredited since 1914.

NWU at a Glance

• Founded in 1887
• Located in the University Place neighborhood of northeast Lincoln, NE
• Approximately 1,600 undergraduates, 225 graduate students and 275 adult learners
• 53 majors, 41 minors, 18 pre-professional programs
• 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• 75 student organizations
• Seven Greek chapters
• Thriving study abroad and service learning programming

Mission Statement

Nebraska Wesleyan University is an academic community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth within the context of a liberal arts education and in an environment of Christian concern.

Nebraska Wesleyan was founded by Nebraska Methodists and actively maintains its relation to The United Methodist Church. The University reflects the Judeo Christian tradition in its efforts to integrate questions about meaning and value with the pursuit of learning and understanding.

The University is committed to excellence of academic endeavor and to learning as a lifelong process. The curricula and programs are designed to assist students in gaining and expanding knowledge and skills, in developing their competence in rational thought and communication, in broadening their perspectives on humanity and culture, and in enhancing their spiritual, physical, emotional, and aesthetic resources.

Nebraska Wesleyan intends that its students develop a sense of individual worth and become useful and serving members of the human community.

Approved by the Board of Governors – February 8, 1979
Reaffirmed by the Board of Governors – May 12, 2000

Statement of Vision
Nebraska Wesleyan University will be an outstanding national liberal arts university, where the educational experience transforms each student to lead a life of learning, service, leadership, and success in a diverse world.