Sr. Finance & Accounting Analyst

Department of Dermatology

Summary/Objective

The Finance and Accounting Analyst Sr. is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and fiscal management of the department. This includes creating and managing budgets, tracking expenses, preparing financial reports, calculating incentives, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures, and supporting the financial needs of the department's faculty and staff. The Finance and Accounting Analyst Sr. plays a key role in financial planning, reporting, and analysis to ensure the department's financial stability and growth. The Finance and Accounting Analyst Sr. is a key role in the department and is included in all discussions and meetings that may have financial implications.

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 financials 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
* Demonstrates knowledge of and supports the University of Missouri School of Medicine standards, policies and procedures and code of conduct
* Provides outstanding customer service
* Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor with all coworkers to ensure a harmonious work environment
* Performs other duties as required
* Adjusts personal performance to meet team needs
* Accepts change and corrective counsel
* Accepts additional/reduced/changes hours and assignment as workloads require
* Accepts and performs fair share of work/responsibilities
* Accepts and follows supervisor direction
* Maintains good attendance and punctuality

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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. Additional professional experience in financial management, budgeting, accounting, or fiscal administration may be considered in lieu of a degree in a related field. 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.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually
Grade: GGS - 010
University Title: FIN AND ACCTG ANALYST SR
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In addition to the Online Application, please provide Resume.

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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.

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