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University of Missouri-Columbia · 3 days ago

Sr. Finance and Accounting Analyst

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Sr. Finance and Accounting Analyst for the School of Medicine Dean's Office-Business & Finance. This role is responsible for preparing, monitoring, and analyzing financial statements, providing financial oversight, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and delivering actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Analyze clinical revenue and productivity trends

Develop monitoring tools to track financial activity

Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and invoices

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

Support School of Medicine financial leadership with ad hoc projects

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial AnalysisBudgetingGrant ManagementAccounting PrinciplesCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

At least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree Accounting or Finance

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://business.missouri.edu/allen-angel-capital-education-program

H1B Sponsorship

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