Position Function:
Provides administrative support in maintaining a general accounting system for a division, department, or other separately budgeted unit by performing a variety of accounting duties.
Salary Grade: 12
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Department Profile:
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reconcile and assist with fiscal administration for the department/unit, including but not
limited to budgets, funding, grants, contracts, payroll, employment, travel, and/or purchasing; may assist with fiscal planning, including participating in seeking alternate sources of funding.
- Maintain an efficient system of receiving, posting, and depositing revenue and receiving,
verifying, posting, and processing vouchers for payment of goods and services.
- Prepare requisitions for purchases; communicate with vendors for prices, bids, and other
information.
- Prepare journal entries to record income, expenditures, interest, fund transfers, encumbrances, etc.
- Transfer funds between accounts following established guidelines.
- Prepare various accounting schedules, statements, and reports for monthly and annual
reporting.
- Reconcile division financial records with university accounting records.
- Gathers data for budget preparation and inventory reports; prepares or assists in the preparation of the annual budget, and procures all supplies, furniture, and office equipment.
- Maintain flies and records in support of accounting data.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Level I
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High school diploma and one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
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Level II
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High school diploma and four years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. For promotions, experience must include at least three years at the preceding level.
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Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
Experience in fund accounting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge and previous experience using spreadsheet software program.
- Ability to operate computer keyboard and 10-key electronic calculator.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
- No or very limited physical effort required.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Applicants must apply online through www.msujobs.msstate.edu and must include a current cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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