BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST II

About the role

This position assists a Business Manager in Arts and Science to provide centralized fiscal, payroll, and timekeeping support to primarily the Departments of English, Philosophy, and Sociology. This position will collaborate with departments chairs and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Process routine fiscal transactions such as reimbursements, purchases, and correcting entries.
• Support payroll and timekeeping processing through monitoring submission and approval of timesheets, reviewing payable time and assisting with payroll actions and corrections.
• Process routine personnel appointment and pay actions like assisting with ePAFs and additional pay actions.
• Ensure monthly automated financial reports are sent to faculty (e.g., Professional Development funds, Faculty Start-Up, Endowment/Gift funds, etc) and answer questions.
• Perform standard reconciliation activities such as completing checklists, review reports and resolving routine discrepancies.

Schedule

This position is generally Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• An Associate'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.

Pay

Salary Range: $17.40 - $23.37 per hour

Other information

• This is an in-person role located on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus.
• Candidates must reside in the state of Missouri or be willing to relocate prior to the hire date.
• Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

Community

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!