Compliance Specialist, Business Services

Only current UM Employees* are eligible.

*Open to all employee types including Temporary Staff and Student Employees.

• Examine, analyze, and interpret records to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures to ensure there is no fraud, duplication or violation
• Verify invoices by auditing transactions and supporting documentation, handling inquiries, and identifying errors
• Serve as accounting auditor review transactions for correct accounting procedures and record entries to accounting standards as needed
• Advise, train, and provide guidance to other departmental staff regarding accounts payable, acting as a liaison between departments and vendors
• Resolve issues of unallowable expenses with staff using diplomacy, tact, and excellent customer service skills
• Review, track, and reconcile payments made to vendors on behalf of UM
• Correspond with vendors to resolve past due accounts or other inquiries
• Reconcile accounting transactions to accounting ledgers ensuring disbursement and placement of funds are in correct locations

• Demonstrated experience and education in accounting and accounts payable
• Demonstrated accounting or auditing experience with emphasis on vendor payments, cost coding, vendor statement reconciliation, record keeping duties, reconciling accounts, and dealing with the public
• Demonstrated customer service experience in a business setting as a team lead
• Demonstrated experience interpreting, communicating, and maintaining compliance with policies and procedures
• Demonstrated experience using word processing, database, and spreadsheet software

• Bachelors degree in accounting or a related field and at least two (2) years related professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Project and process management experience
• Experience with a complex accounting or accounts payable system
• Experience with regulatory compliance
• Experience in delivering training either one-on-one or in large group settings
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

Position Number: 004160

Bargaining Unit: FOCUS-MFPE

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year

Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum

Benefits Include : Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

A complete application includes:

• Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as Dear Search Committee or Dear Hiring Manager is acceptable.

• Detailed Resume listing education and describing work experience

• Three (3) Professional References names and contact information

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.