This position plays a key role in the School of Dentistry Business Office and reports directly to the Senior Finance and Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing and financial operations, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic healthcare and academic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing and Procurement
- Set up and manage large dollar and blanket POs and associated tasks (invoice processing, PO maintenance/increases, sole source justifications, etc…).
- Order, pay and reconcile small dollar purchases using School credit card.
- Place e-procurement supply orders through Show Me Shop.
- Process Non-PO voucher payments.
- Manage new supplier setup and existing supplier updates.
- Manage payments with special handling requirements (hold checks, enclosures, etc…).
Finance and Administrative Support
- Log and endorse incoming checks according to established internal controls.
- Provide travel reimbursement support to faculty, staff, and students.
- Assist faculty and staff with supply needs for meetings.
- Reconcile payroll and ensure compliance with financial policies.
- Reconcile dental clinic deposits.
- Educate staff on policies and procedures.
- Provide backup coverage for team members as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
An Associate'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
Benefit-Eligible:
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.
Pay: $23.00 - $26.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
