Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist

Hiring Department

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 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.

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

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.