Accountant I

Position Information

Position Title Accountant I Working Title Accountant I Department 502100-Accounts Payable Pay Rate $12.85 minimum FTE 1.0 FLSA Nonexempt Position Number 999333 Classification CJS10 Special Instructions to Applicants:

Completed UCM online application for employment required.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled.
NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Working hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00pm
Occasional nights and weekends

*Summer hours are 7:30 am -4:30 pm

Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 05/05/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose

Perform duties to support accounts payable function, to include: process payments to all university vendors and for travel reimbursement, serve as first point-of-contact for vendors, university administration, faculty and department, provide information to vendors concerning payment status and/or resolve billing discrepancies, reconcile monthly reports and supervise student workers. Responsible for the audit of purchases made using the university procurement card. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining the banking information in the accounting system to ensure proper EFT payments to all university personnel, retirees and designated vendors. Responsible for contacting vendors/individuals if checks issued to them have not been cashed within 60 days.

Education & Formal Training Associate's degree (Specify field(s) of study below) Other Education & Formal Training

-Associate’s degree required in the following field(s) of study: Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
-Education may be substituted for experience or if experience may be substituted for education. Note that equivalencies are based on the following: AA = 2 years experience; BA/BS = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience.

Computer Skills Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Web Page Maintenance, Other - Banner preferred Experience

1. Two (2) years of office experience, including one year of experience performing accounts payable duties.
2. Six (6) months supervisory experience preferred.
3. Experience with an integrated accounting software package preferred.

Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Budget-related skills, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

-Mental skills, including concentration, memory, complex decision making, analytical thinking, and/or conceptual thinking.

Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Not Applicable Other Physical & Environmental Factors Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions Other Special Working Conditions Ability to Keyboard Keyboarding test required. Speed is intentionally not specified. Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * International students on an F1or J1 Visa are not eligible for this position due to Visa regulations. Are you a UCM student on an F1 or J1 Visa?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents