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Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist

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University of Missouri St Louis

Columbia, MO (In Person)

$47,185 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/15/2026

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Job Description

Job ID58920 Location Columbia Full/Part TimeFull-Time 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
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.