Senior Accountant

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, and/or related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of accounting related experience using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), sponsored projects management, analytical and critical thinking.
Other: Related experience may be substituted for education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of budget/financial requirements and able to perform the position in compliance with all requirements/regulations/laws.  Maintain high standards with the work being performed and maintain awareness with trends and influences.  Assume personal responsibility for all outcomes; makes effective and timely decisions; and learns how to effectively use financial software and databases.  Maintain productivity and uses knowledge strategies to increase knowledge base.  Able to make independent decisions that are a matter of significance for the unit.
   
• Effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.  Write and present information in a clear and concise way.  Interpret and understand written information and is able to listen attentively to verbal and non-verbal cues that lead to a deeper understanding.
   
• Work cooperatively with others and demonstrates professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior when interacting with others.  Demonstrate pleasant and positive interactions with others to meet customer expectations and provide follow up with customers.  Reach compromise and consensus to influence and negotiate.  Remain calm and manage conflict, working well with a diverse workforce.

Hiring Range: $72,000 - $80,000, commensurate with education and experience. 

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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