Disbursement Specialist

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

4d • $19 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Disbursement Specialist acts as a specialist in payroll and accounts payable, ensuring employee and vendor disbursements are generated accurately and on time. The role provides professional customer service and assists Disbursements Leadership. It is an on-site position in the Accounting department at the Quarterdeck Building in Columbia, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities include maintaining and processing payroll and employee information, calculating pay and deductions, supporting departments with special pay programs, handling invoices and purchase-order issues, assisting with University of Missouri credit cards and expense reports, and maintaining accurate electronic disbursement records. The employee exercises general discretion and works independently.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Additional license or certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Record, maintain, check, and balance timecards, and process salary changes through payroll to ensure accurate pay calculations for employees and agency staff.
• Maintain employee payroll and personal information in the HR/Payroll System, including W-4s and direct deposit details.
• Compile and calculate pay, including deductions, taxes, incentive earnings, overtime, leave time, and holiday pay.
• Provide departments with guidance on compensation-approved special pay programs.
• Compile and calculate special reports involving complex calculations.
• Prepare input for the automated payroll system or maintain manual records.
• Record invoices in the finance system and troubleshoot invoice issues promptly.
• Communicate with the procurement office to resolve purchase-order issues.
• Assist departments with University of Missouri assigned credit cards and expense reports.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and hospital departments.
• Maintain accurate disbursement records in the University's electronic file storage system.
• Exercise general discretion and work independently.
• Complete unit- or department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents, as applicable.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one.
• Paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays.
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED