SENIOR FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST #00025444

About the role

The Student Financial Services- Cashiers & Student Collections Office manages financial aid and student account processes, including scholarships, loans, billing, and federal aid administration. The department works with students and families to provide guidance on financial procedures and compliance with federal and institutional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary campus resource for third-party accounts receivable processing within the PeopleSoft Student Financials system.
• Administer third-party sponsor contracts, coordinate billing and collections, apply payments, and provide expert guidance to students, sponsors, and campus departments regarding third-party receivables.
• Ensure accurate account management, compliance with sponsor agreements, timely collections, and exceptional customer service while maintaining advanced knowledge of Student Financials and related university systems.
• Serve as the campus subject matter expert for Third-Party Accounts Receivable processing within PeopleSoft Student Financials.
• Establish, maintain, and administer third-party sponsor contracts, including reviewing sponsor authorizations, determining eligibility, assigning students, and ensuring compliance with sponsor agreements.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of PeopleSoft Student Financials and related processes to ensure accurate billing, account reconciliation, and compliance.
• Coordinate with campus departments to process International Student Insurance and International Student Service Fee charges.
• Provide customer service, support team functions, and serve as backup for Cashier staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of student financial records and comply with university policies, federal regulations, and sponsor requirements.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

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.
• A degree in business, accounting, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $19.25-$20.00 hourly. Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Grade: GGS 8 University Title: FIN AND ACCTG SPECIALIST SR To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.