Budget & Grants Accounting Coordinator

Mississippi State University; Meridian (MS); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to maintain a general accounting system for a division or department. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, processing revenue, purchasing, and journal entries.

A High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience are required. A Bachelor's in accounting or business is preferred. Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Word, and basic Adobe tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required.
• Experience: 4 years directly related.
• Bachelor's in accounting or business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and assist with departmental fiscal administration including budgets, funding, grants, contracts, payroll, travel and purchasing.
• Maintain revenue posting and processing of vouchers for payment of goods and services.
• Prepare requisitions and communicate with vendors for prices and bids.
• Prepare journal entries to record income, expenditures, and transfers.
• Transfer funds between accounts following established guidelines.
• Prepare accounting schedules, statements, and reports for monthly and annual reporting.

Skills

Spreadsheet knowledge

10-key calculator

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Tools

Excel

Outlook

MS Word

Adobe

Job description

Mississippi State University is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to maintain a general accounting system for a division or department. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, processing revenue, purchasing, and journal entries.

A High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience are required. A Bachelor's in accounting or business is preferred. Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Word, and basic Adobe tools is expected.