Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist

Department of Otolaryngology

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

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

A Bachelor's 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.

Experience with PeopleSoft or similar enterprise financial systems preferred.

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.

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

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.