Finance and Accounting Specialist

University of Missouri System; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Energy Management department at a leading university is seeking a Finance and Accounting Specialist to join their financial team. This role involves analyzing billing reports, reconciling invoices, and maintaining records, requiring an Associate's degree and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a competitive hourly salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Educational fee discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Valid driver's license for operating a vehicle in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes monthly internal billing reports and reconciles invoices.
• Maintains departmental vehicle records and reconciles bi-weekly payroll.
• Enters data into billing systems and verifies transaction accuracy.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

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The Energy Management department at Mizzou is seeking a motivated professional to join our financial team. This person will be a valued member of our team, working alongside five full-time and one part-time staff members.

• Analyzes monthly internal billing reports for variances, creates work orders and provides usage information to managers to resolve meter issues. Enters data into the utility billing system to meet billing deadlines. Supplies utility information to customers and management when requested.
• Reconciles weekly and monthly fuel invoices, tracks usage and cost and works with vendors on invoice variances from the contract. Provides information to management on fuel expense variances.
• Reconciles the safety shoe and uniform database to make sure it ties to PeopleSoft and that the disbursements comply with the guidelines and policies.
• Enters data into the campus work order software for client billing, maintains back up through scanning for record retention purposes, and verifies data accuracy in PeopleSoft and other internal databases.
• Uses source documents and information from vendors and clients to verify the accuracy of transactions posted in PeopleSoft using the check-off process.
• Maintains departmental pool vehicles records, including maintenance and fuel.
• Reconciles bi-weekly payroll.
• Provides details to management for expenses hitting the reserve accounts, get approval and check off transactions in PeopleSoft.
• Cross trains and provides back-up for team members, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift

7:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m., M-F

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate'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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate needs to be proficient in Excel
• Experience in PeopleSoft is preferred but not required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, which will allow legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri
  
  

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $22.00-$24.00 hourly

Grade: GGS-007

University Title: Finance and Accounting Specialist

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Other Information

Energy Management is responsible for producing, purchasing, and delivering utility services for the University of Missouri Columbia campus. The complex district energy system begins at the combined cooling heating and power plant (CCHP) that produces steam, chilled water, and electricity used for heat, cooling, and electrifying over 17 million gross square feet of academic, research, athletic, and healthcare buildings. Additionally, Energy Management installs and manages the building automation systems to control and manage the campus building’s energy consumption. Energy Management provides cost effective, reliable, and resilient utility services, allowing the University to meet its academic and research missions.
https://operations.missouri.edu/facilities/energy-management

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 .

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.