Payroll and Grants Specialist

Central-Ozarks-Medical-Center-; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Ozarks Medical Center seeks a Payroll & Grants Specialist to oversee grant administration, payroll distribution, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger tasks while ensuring regulatory compliance across local, state and Federal agencies. The role supports CFO through accurate reporting and timely financial operations.

The position requires a finance-oriented background, strong analytics, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in finance/accounting with federal grant reporting knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and office software packages required.
• Strong people skills and ability to relate to diverse groups.
• Ability to travel and have Missouri driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Grants administration: budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, audits.
• Payroll administration: payroll allocations.
• Compliance: grant financial reports, purchasing, HRSA site visit.
• Other duties as assigned by CFO.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Typing speed

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting

Advanced degree encouraged

Tools

Accounting software

Office software (Excel/Word)

Job description

The Payroll & Grants Specialist is responsible for the administration of Central Ozarks Medical Center grants including accounting, reporting, and financial compliance with local, state, and Federal regulatory agencies. The Payroll & Grants Manager processes and coordinates the functions of payroll distribution, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and general computer/data processing related to grants.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or related field. An advanced degree would be viewed positively.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in finance or accounting with advanced knowledge of federal grant reporting.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and office software packages is required.
• Must have good people skills with ability to relate to diverse groups of people and people on all levels.
• Ability to travel and provide own transportation and have valid Missouri driver's license.
• Excellent listening, oral and written skills; Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Must be able to type with speed and accuracy.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grants Administration: budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and financial audits.
• Payroll Administration: payroll allocations.
• Compliance: grant financial reports, purchasing, HRSA site visit (grant lead).
• All other duties as requested by the CFO.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Flexible, versatile, and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Function as a steward for the organization's resources.
• Uphold the mission, values, and principles of the organization at all times.
• Ability to see the big picture and understand the consequences throughout the system.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Physical – moving, walking, balancing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Menta l – forecasting, analyzing, synthesizing, explaining, adapting, comprehending, interpreting data, organizational skills, public speaking, conflict resolution, active listening skills, and flexibility.
• Sensory – full vision and hearing acuity.

Central Ozarks Medical Center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. In compliance with EEOC 29 CFR part 1630, if the essential functions of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by the employee, further accommodations shall be made if it does not constitute undue hardships upon this organization. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.