University of Missouri-Columbia hiring Business Support Specialist I in Columbia, MO | LinkedIn (2024)

Hiring Department

Shared Services

Job DescriptionThis position is part of the University Shared Services financial team supporting departments on multiple campuses and at the UM System. The finance support team has twelve full time staff members and a team of student employees. The anticipated start date for this position will be early mid-April.

The finance support team manages some or all these functions for the units above.

• OneCard reconciliation
• Employees and student reimbursem*nts
• Payment requests / Non-PO vouchers
• Requisitions / PO
• Contracts
• Journal Entry (JE) processing
• Cash Receipts Report (CRR) processing
• Supplier Entry
• Accounts, Receivable, Billing, Invoicing (ARBI)

This position will have primary responsibility for one or more of the functions described above and will be cross trained to perform other duties to serve as a backup.

Shift

This position is 40 hours per week with flexibility in scheduling and hybrid remote work opportunity. Work typically takes place between 8am-5pm.

Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred QualificationsMust have good customer service philosophy, self-motivation, organizational and communication skills, including tact, courtesy, diplomacy, and cooperative attitude.

Overall, we are looking for organized, responsibility, and ethical employee that can manage multiple tasks and responsibilities. Employee should take pride in their work product and provide outstanding customer service.

Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Programs.

Commitment to working with a wide variety of faculty, staff, and students.

Previous experience working with PeopleSoft or similar enterprise financial system.

Ability to manage a high volume of transactions and multi-task accordingly.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-006

University Title: Business Support Specialist I

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

Application Materials

In addition to the online application, please provide a resume.

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.

Values CommitmentWe value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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