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Job Description
Hiring Department School of Medicine Business and Finance Job Description Position Overview This role is responsible for preparing, monitoring, and analyzing financial statements for assigned departments within the School of Medicine. The position provides financial oversight, ensures compliance with funding requirements, and delivers actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
Perform financial forecasting and variance analysis for departmental accounts and grants. Provide financial updates and make recommendations for improvements. Review and approve journal entries, participate in the monthly close process, assist with budget preparation, and address budget correction errors. Complete detailed account reconciliations.
Departmental Financial Oversight:
Review and analyze departmental accounts, including payroll expenses and cash flow. Support the Dean's Office with procurement transactions. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Grant & Research Account Management:
Review and analyze grants and researchers' accounts. Prepare monthly grant activity reports, monitor project milestones, ensure compliance with spending guidelines, and manage closeout activities. Conduct budget-to-actual-to-prior-year analysis and review results with Principal Investigators.
Revenue & Productivity Monitoring:
Analyze clinical revenue and productivity trends. Develop monitoring tools to track financial activity. Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and invoices.
Process Improvement & Compliance:
Conduct financial audits, evaluate processes, and recommend improvements to increase efficiency. Maintain strong working relationships with accountants, analysts, and MU campus offices. Ensure effective communication across all levels of management and staff.
Additional Duties:
Support School of Medicine financial leadership with ad hoc projects. Perform other related duties as assigned. Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's Degree Accounting or Finance Years of Experience:
1-year minimum experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting
Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range:
$65,000 - $75,000 annually
Grade:
GGS-010
University Title:
Sr. Finance and Accounting Analyst 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 Resume and cover letter. Community Information Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be! 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. 60008
