What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR FINANCIAL REPORTING ACCOUNTANT position at University of Missouri-Columbia?
FINANCIAL PLANNING ACCOUNTING
Role Summary:
The University of Missouri Controller's office is seeking a qualified Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to join the Accounting and Financial Reporting Team. This position reports to the Director of Finance and Accounting. A successful candidate will be given leadership and professional growth opportunities. This position will have exposure to the University's external auditors and the Accounting Directors at each campus. This position will also have opportunities to collaborate with Associate Controller and Controller on impactful projects.
A successful candidate for this position in the Controller's Office will:
* Be self-motivated and proactively solve problems with little oversight
* Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
* Display high levels of critical thinking
* Demonstrate leadership qualities
* Exhibit effective communication skills
* Understand the relationships between financial statements
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyze financial reports and transactions to ensure accuracy of financial data and adherence to accounting standards.
* Lead the development and improvement of finance related policies and procedures.
* Heavily involved in year-end close of the University consolidated financial statements and preparation of the annual financial report.
* Lead implementations of new Governmental Accounting Standards
* Lead complex financial reporting and analysis
* Mentor and review peer's financial reports and accounting
* Review or perform account reconciliations as needed
* Perform variance analysis and effectively communicate the change
* Perform finance compliance reporting evaluations
As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of the University of Missouri System.
Monday - Friday, 8-5pm
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
* Experience working for or with external audit firms.
* A bachelor's degree in accounting
* Master's Degree
* Certified Public Accountant
* Strong analytical and organizational skills
* Proficient with Microsoft products
* Experience with Tableau or Power BI and Peoplesoft
* Experience interpreting Government Accounting Standards
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Grade: GGS 011
University Title: Senior Finance and Accounting Consultant
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
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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.
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, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
