Missouri University of Science and Technology · 4 days ago
SENIOR FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST #00078545
Rolla, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$18.87/hr - $21.38/hr
2+ years expMissouri University of Science and Technology is seeking a Senior Finance and Accounting Specialist to join their College of Engineering and Computing Fiscal Service Center. The role involves providing fiscal management for multiple departments, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and generating financial reports while collaborating with faculty and staff.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with University, regulatory, fiscal, and reporting requirements
Work closely with the Service Center team to evaluate and streamline processes and practices
Complete reviews of department financial transactions
Resolve errors, develop solutions for improvement and bring issues to appropriate parties
Reconcile payroll, department and faculty accounts, grants, etc
Generate financial reports for Department Chairs, faculty, and staff
Make informed judgements based on policy and provide recommendations to department leadership
Utilize financial and accounting system applications, databases, and spreadsheets
Manage annual departmental budgets
Administer departmental purchasing cards; Monitor spending limits, pending expense reports, past due transactions, etc
Serve as a fiscal liaison for the department; Provide policy and process guidance which may include recommending best practices for purchasing and other fiscal topics
May occasionally assist department staff to ensure consistent coverage for department
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired
Preferred
High proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Excel-Pivot Tables), PeopleSoft, PowerBI, databases, and other business software
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in working with numerical data
Organized with ability to successfully manage and meet multiple deadlines
Benefits
Generous leave
Health plans
Retirement contributions
Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
Missouri University of Science and Technology
A public institution located in Rolla, Missouri focused on engineering, computing, mathematics, and the sciences.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
2023-06-22Grant
Leadership Team
DongHyun (Bill) Kim
Assistant Professor
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