Accountant – Ledger & Budget Control Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Clinton, MS, is seeking an Accountant for Expense Reports to maintain ledgers and support payroll, fund reconciliation, posting and inventory controls. You will prepare financial reports and ensure funds and expenditures comply with policy.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and strong skills with accounting software and PCs. Responsibilities include monthly statements, voucher processing, and staff training on finance procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard accounting principles, concepts, and procedures.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related financial and/or accounting software applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports.
• Ability to set up and maintain financial accounts and ledgers.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes accounts, records, reports, and ledgers for accuracy; investigates questionable entries.
• Monitors revenue and expense accounts; ensures expenditure control and compliance with funding and reporting requirements.
• Prepares recurring reports such as monthly financial statements, leave and personnel activity reports; processes vouchers and purchase orders.
• Prepares, reviews, and processes budget, revenue, expense, payroll, and related correcting entries.
• Reconciles financial statements and fixed assets.
• Trains departmental staff regarding finance policies and liaises with vendors and funding source representatives.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Accounting Software

Verbal & Written

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Analysis

Ledger Setup

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Payroll Software

Excel

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Clinton, MS, is seeking an Accountant for Expense Reports to maintain ledgers and support payroll, fund reconciliation, posting and inventory controls. You will prepare financial reports and ensure funds and expenditures comply with policy.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and strong skills with accounting software and PCs. Responsibilities include monthly statements, voucher processing, and staff training on finance procedures.