Hiring Department
University Stores
Job Description
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.
Shift
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $21.28 – $30.29 hourly
Grade: GGS-009
University Title: Finance and Accounting Specialist
Internal applicants can determine their University title by
accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
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
.
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.
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