Financial Specialist

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Department Summary

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has evolved into one of the country's most productive and highest-ranked pharmacy schools. It has produced both practicing pharmacists and renowned researchers. It consistently ranks among the country's top programs for research and instruction. But perhaps its most impressive achievement is the long line of scholars and pharmacists who have advanced patient care, the profession of pharmacy, and their disciplines. 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Finance

Sub-Family - Financial Support

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade - 8

Role Summary

Performs routine financial operational duties for a department, college, program, or unit under general oversight to ensure compliant, accurate, and timely financial resource management within the unit.

Examples of Work Performed

• Prepares, analyzes, and reviews financial statements, reports, and spreadsheets for internal and external use.
• Analyzes and reconciles accounts.
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies in accounting records.
• Corresponds with departments and advises them on accounting issues.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Assists in providing routine financial operational support for a department, college, program, which may include monitoring, organizing, updating, and providing guidance on procurement transactions, accounts payable/receivable transactions, fiscal records and reports and affiliated materials; processes reimbursements and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations and policies.
2. Tracks vendor reports, records, and fund ledgers using existing tracking systems to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations.
3. Reconciles assigned ledgers and clearing accounts in unit; recommend adjustments and escalates problems to higher levels.
4. Answers fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience 

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.