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University of Missouri-Columbia · 1 week ago

Senior Accounting & Reporting Analyst

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a qualified Senior Accounting & Reporting Analyst to join the Controller’s Office. This role involves leading complex accounting projects, providing technical guidance, and collaborating with various departments to ensure financial integrity and compliance.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and support complex accounting projects, including implementation of new standards and process improvements

Provide technical accounting guidance and research on GASB related issues

Develop and document accounting policies and procedures

Analyze and interpret financial data to support strategic decision-making

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance

Assist in the monitoring and reporting of the University’s balance sheet accounts, which may include investments, capital assets, debt, leases, receivables, and accrued liabilities

Assist in soft-quarterly close and year-end close of the University consolidated financial statements and preparation of the annual financial report

Mentor peers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Qualification

Certified Public AccountantGovernmental Accounting StandardsFinancial ReportingAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft ProductsIntellectual CuriosityProcess ImprovementTableauPower BIOffice ConnectPeoplesoftLeadership QualitiesProblem SolvingCollaboration SkillsAttention to DetailCritical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsMentoring

Required

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

At least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired

Preferred

Experience working for or with external audit firms

A bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's Degree

Certified Public Accountant

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Proficient with Microsoft products

Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Office Connect and/or Peoplesoft

Experience interpreting Governmental Accounting Standards

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

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