BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST II

Campus Facilities Operations

Position Summary

The Business Support Specialist II provides essential financial and administrative support to both the Landscape Services and Construction Services department, with a primary responsibility for Landscape Services operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across a wide range of departmental activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Landscape Services Management
* Complete income statement report checklists by department ID.
* Establish and maintain job setups, including securing funding approvals and monitoring job progress.
* Reconcile labor and material costs, verify charges, and resolve discrepancies through collaboration with Landscaping Supervisors.
* Ensure financial data integrity through accurate uploads and timely reporting.
* Creation of work orders, including detailed description and budget.

Credit Card Reconciliation
* Collect, review, and reconcile credit card statements for Landscape Services and Construction Services.
* Verify correct coding of all transactions and confirm receipt documentation.
* Identify and address discrepancies to maintain accounting accuracy and compliance.

Budget to Actual Reconciliation
* Prepare and update monthly budget-to-actual reports and projections for multiple departments.
* Analyze variances and provide clear, data-driven explanations and recommendations.

Additional Duties
* Support fleet management and related financial tracking.
* Assist in rate-setting analyses, reporting, and internal discussions.
* Conduct account audits and complete other assigned accounting projects as needed.

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday

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

* Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
* Proactive planner with excellent task prioritization and a commitment to delivering high-quality work on time.
* Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Must possess and maintain a valid State of Missouri driver's license or a valid out-of-state driver's license with the understanding a Missouri driver's license must be obtained within the first six months of employment.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.95 per hour
Grade: GGS-007
University Title: Business Support Specialist II
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

At the University of Missouri, Campus Facilities Operations is dedicated to creating a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment that fosters education, research, and service excellence. Our team manages campus facilities and infrastructure through services including Engineering, Custodial Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Inventory Management, Sustainability, and Project Management, ensuring seamless daily operations. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the university community and help shape the future of Mizzou with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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