Compliance Specialist, Business Services
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Finance & Banking
Compliance Specialist, Business Services
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Description
The Business Services invites applications for a Compliance Specialist to advise, train and provide guidance to other departmental staff regarding travel and purchasing card expenses.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
- Resolve issues of unallowable expenses with departmental staff using diplomacy, tact and excellent customer service skills
- Verify employee credit card transactions by auditing transactions and supporting documentation, handling inquiries and identifying errors
- Review, track and reconcile travel advances made to persons traveling on behalf of UM
- Reconcile accounting transactions to accounting ledgers ensuring disbursement and placement of funds are in correct locations
- Education and/or demonstrated experience in accounting, finance, or a travel desk role
- Experience in accounting or auditing with an emphasis on credit card usage, including payment processing, cost coding, vendor statement reconciliation, account reconciliation, and recordkeeping
- Demonstrated customer service experience in a professional or business setting
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and effective communication of requirements to others
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and sensitive information
- Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, and quality in all tasks
- Advanced knowledge of University, State, and federal regulations and procedures related to assigned duties
- Demonstrated experience with complex accounting or accounts payable systems, including 1099 reporting and other taxation or regulatory compliance requirements
- Effective training and presentation skills, with experience delivering instruction one-on-one and in group settings
Position Number: 004120
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.
Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
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
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