Finance and Accounting Analyst

University Stores

The Finance & Accounting Analyst serves as lead purchasing agent (of non-retail items) for the University Stores, MO Student Unions, Parking & Transportation, and AL Gustin Golf Course. They also serve as lead for the weekly billing for Campus Reservations & Events; daily cash balancing for the Mizzou Store and MO S&T Store and other fiscal analysis related to these Departments.

Essential Functions:

Perform a detailed examination of the daily cash register tapes/cash drawer count sheets to daily transactions using point-of-sale software ensuring records properly reflect sales; reviewing documents received for determination of appropriateness on a daily basis, such as refund slips, voids, Gift Certificates redeemed, coupons, and rebates redeemed. Prepare CRR's using deposit information and sales data. Investigate cash over/short issues and appropriately record the differences. Maintain various activity logs related to sales and accounts receivable.

Ensure timely collection of all monies owed, with payment received from a variety of sources such as credit card sales, student charges, and department charges, etc. and submit accurate department charge files to upload to PeopleSoft by performing a careful analysis of purchases and sales to ensure all funds are charged and collected accurately. Using established criteria, independently approve Student Finance Purchase Program applications.

Ensure all accounts receivable accounts balance to the point-of-sale report; entering, tracking and resolving bad checks and credit card chargebacks; ensure sales journals are completed and balanced on a daily and monthly basis; all while meeting established deadlines and obtaining authorizations as required.

Use judgment to identify, troubleshoot and resolve day to day operational problems by analyzing the cause of the problems.

Oversee all billing/invoicing of Campus Reservations & Events and analyze the economic impact to the Department if receivables are not collected in a timely manner.

Perform cash handling audits and document findings for the University Stores to ensure that the standards and policies are being met.

Receive student, parent, counselor calls regarding bookstore billings (for all four campuses). Research and resolve questions concerning accounts.

Ensure student and house accounts are charged with the appropriate bookstore charges and identify and correct any discrepancies daily.

Create reports in Excel and review financial information for reconciliation, i.e., monthly billing of utilities.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

Salary Range: $21.28 - $30.29 hourly

Grade: GGS-009

University Title: Finance and Accounting Specialist

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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.

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