Accounting Associate

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phi Theta Kappa is seeking an entry-level Accounting Associate to join our Financial Services team in Jackson, MS. You’ll gain hands-on experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who wants to build practical skills while contributing to the financial operations of a mission-driven organization that supports student success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting/finance or at least one year of relevant experience in basic accounting functions (reconciliations, journal entries, and financial recordkeeping).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other basic computer applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and posting journal entries
• Support monthly account reconciliations and financial reporting
• Help process accounts payable and manage shared accounting inboxes
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation
• Assist with daily deposits and transaction tracking
• Support credit card reconciliation and reporting
• Communicate with internal teams to provide financial information and support
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented mindset

Numbers and data

Strong communication

Discretion with financial information

Diversity collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Phi Theta Kappa is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level Accounting Associate to join our Financial Services team in Jackson, MS. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who is eager tobuild hands-on experience in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

You’ll gain exposure to a variety of core accounting functions including reconciliations, journal entries,and financial reporting while contributing to the financial operations of a mission-driven organization

that supports student success.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Gain hands-on experience across multiple accounting functions
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Contribute to an organization focused on student achievement and leadership
• Stable organization with a strong mission and values

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist with preparing and posting journal entries
• Support monthly account reconciliations and financial reporting
• Help process accounts payable and manage shared accounting inboxes
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation
• Assist with daily deposits and transaction tracking
• Support credit card reconciliation and reporting
• Communicate with internal teams to provide financial information and support
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as needed

WHAT YOU BRING

• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable working with numbers and data
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Phi Theta Kappa is the first national honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree–granting colleges and providing opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, agility, stewardship, and creativity whileserving our members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or at least one year ofrelevant experience in basic accounting functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, andfinancial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other basic computer applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Noise: This work environment is an office-like setting with moderate noise.
• Physical Exertion: The incumbent may frequently be required to lift approximately 10pounds and/or occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Vision: The incumbent must possess close, midrange, distance and peripheral vision; as well as the ability to identify colors, judge distances, and adjust focus.
• Speaking/Hearing: The incumbent must be able to give and receive information throughspeaking and listening.
• Motor Coordination: The incumbent in this position is frequently required to: use their handsand reach with their hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally required to: stand, walk,and stoop, kneel, crouch or bend.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements listed are not exhaustive and additional requirements may be added asneeded. Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

NOTE: THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT

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