Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18.87–$26.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Auditing, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Financial Transactions, Follow Through, Inventory Management, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Order Supplies, Organizational Skills, Otolaryngology, Payroll Administration, Peoplesoft, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Reimbursement, Reporting Skills, Travel Planning
LOCATION
Columbia, MO
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Location: Columbia Full/Part Time: Full-Time

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Department of Otolaryngology Job Description

 

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Missouri is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist. This position plays a critical role in supporting the Department's fiscal operations and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across a variety of financial processes.

 

Key Responsibilities • Coordinate all departmental travel processes, including securing required approvals, arranging travel, and completing post travel reimbursement for all faculty, providers, and staff. • Manage the bi weekly payroll process for departmental staff, ensuring accuracy and adherence to University guidelines. • Support financial reporting activities, particularly those related to provider compensation and productivity tracking. • Process and reconcile all OneCard expense reports, ensuring compliance with University procurement and auditing requirements. • Manage departmental inventory, including ordering supplies, maintaining stock levels, and working with vendors as needed. • Process purchase orders (POs), vouchers, and a variety of fiscal transactions with accuracy and timeliness. • Key PCEs, JEs, and related financial entries, including those tied to clinical trials and other departmental accounts.

 

The ideal candidate will be: • A self starter with strong initiative and follow through • Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously • An effective communicator, both written and verbal • Detail oriented with strong problem solving skills • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manage data and produce reports • Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast paced environment

 

Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with PeopleSoft or similar enterprise financial systems preferred.

 

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $18.87 - $26.50 hourly Grade: GGS - 008

 

University Title: FIN AND ACCTG SPECIALIST SR Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

 

Application Materials

In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Resume/CV.

 

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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