Sr. Finance & Accounting Analyst

Essential Functions

• Uses Workday Planning to build, manage, and monitor the department operating budget, ensuring financial resources are effectively allocated and expenditures remain within approved limits
• Uses Excel to prepare proformas used in provider recruitment and to estimate charges for special projects
• Works with the department administrator and chair to plan for future financial needs and support long-term strategic goals
• Prepares financial projections including revenue and expenditure forecasts
• Reviews and prepares monthly financial reports for distribution to providers and collaborators, addressing outliers with department leadership and collaborators as applicable
• Analyzes financial data to identify trends, variances, and discrepancies, providing recommendations for corrective actions as necessary
• Oversees the procurement process including approving all purchases of equipment supplies, and services
• Tracks cost of goods used by providers for reporting to UP (University Physicians)
• Collaborates with department leadership on financial decisions making, providing insights on cost-saving measures, funding opportunities, and resource allocation
• Responds to inquiries from faculty and staff regarding financial matters and resolves problems as they arise
• Tracks endowment accounts and creates and approves funds distributions and event budgets
• Creates invoices for the VA hospital based on contract and hours worked then manages disbursement of the funds once received using PCE’s
• Works with the department administrator to create annual incentive plans for providers
• Calculates provider incentives and collaborator compensation
• Enters skin care product charges into patient billing system and reconciles monthly

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience developing, managing, monitoring, and reconciling budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and provide budget recommendations.
• Experience working in a higher education, healthcare, research, or similarly complex organizational environment.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually
Grade: GGS - 010
University Title: FIN AND ACCTG ANALYST SR

Application Materials

In addition to the Online Application, please provide Resume.

Community Information

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!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.