Accountant I

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi is seeking an accounting professional to perform accounting and auditing duties and support higher level accountants in the Office of Financial Aid in Mississippi. The role focuses on accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions, with potential specialization in payroll, cash management, payables/receivables, data control, and related fields.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience; the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3 years of relevant accounting experience required
• Equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered (1:1 substitution)

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, prepares and updates moderately complex financial statements, journals, accounts, ledgers and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
• Analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates and recommends solutions as needed.
• Develops and maintains automated financial systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• Audits reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, reports, and prepares working papers.
• Provides budget information and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures.

Skills

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Automated financial system

Job description

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss —stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacyof academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant,inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, andstaff — can achieve their fullest potential.

Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!

Department

The Office of Financial Aid

Job Summary

Performs accounting and/or auditing duties and assists higher levelaccountants with general accounting work to ensure the accuraterecording and reporting of a unit's financial transactions. Mayspecialize in a specific field of accounting such as payroll, cashmanagement, accounts payables/receivables, data control, and/orrelated fields.

Job Description

• Develops, organizes, prepares and updates moderately complexfinancial statements, journals, accounts, ledgers and reports forvarious financial needs within an automated financial system toensure accurate recording and reporting of financialtransactions.
• Analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifiesdiscrepancies, investigates and recommends solutions asneeded.
• Develops and maintains automated financial systems,recommending controls to ensure system reliability and dataintegrity.
• Audits reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, reports,and prepares working papers.
• Provides budget information and projections based on existingdata and established policies and procedures.

Substitution Statement

An equivalent combination of relatedexperience and education may be considered for this role.Substitutions of the required experience or education will beassessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Job Responsibilities

Analyzes and reconciles assigned accounts.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

Relevant experience| 3 Years| Required

Compensation

$56,763.20 - $85,134.40

Interview Requirement

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for aninterview must notify the Department of EqualOpportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonableaccommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in anyemployment practice, education program, or education activity toall qualified persons. The University complies with all applicablelaws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfullydiscriminate against any employee or applicant for employment basedupon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, religion, national origin,ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protectedstatus.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safecampus community. UM conducts background investigations forapplicants being considered for employment. Backgroundinvestigations include a criminal history record check, and whenappropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving historycheck.