Business Coordinator

Mississippi State University; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is looking for a full-time Business Coordinator to provide administrative and accounting support at the Coastal Research and Extension Center located in Poplarville, MS.

The position requires knowledge of budget management, fund accounting, and effective communication. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of relevant experience, and a high school diploma is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in related duties.
• Knowledge of fund accounting preferred.
• Experience in pre- and post-award grant administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in maintaining a general accounting system.
• Reconcile fiscal records for the department/unit.
• Prepare requisitions for purchases and communicate with vendors.

Skills

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Office applications

Ability to operate computer keyboard

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

Job description

Apply now Job no: 510699
Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 013000 - CREC-So MS Branch Exp Station
Location: Pearl River County
Categories: Support Staff
Position Open Date: Jun 9 2026

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.

Mississippi State University’s Coastal Research and Extension Center in support of its South MS Branch Experiment Station (CREC-SMBES) is seeking a Business Coordinator for the office located in Poplarville, MS.

Anticipated Appointment Date

July 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reconcile and assist with fiscal administration for the department/unit, including but not limited to budgets, funding, grants, accounts payable and receiving, contracts, payroll, employment, travel, and purchasing; may assist with fiscal planning, including participating in seeking alternate sources of funding.
2. Maintain an efficient system of receiving, posting, and depositing revenue and receiving, verifying, posting, and processing vouchers for payment of goods and services.
3. Prepare requisitions for purchases; communicate with vendors for prices, bids, and other information.
4. Prepare journal entries to record income, expenditures, interest, fund transfers, encumbrances, etc.
5. Transfer funds between accounts following established guidelines.
6. Prepare various accounting schedules, statements, and reports for monthly and annual reporting.
7. Reconcile division financial records with university accounting records.
8. Gather data for budget preparation and inventory reports; prepare or assist in the preparation of the annual budget, and procure all supplies, furniture, and office equipment.
9. Maintain files and records in support of accounting data.
10. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma.
• Experience (yrs.): Four (4) years directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Substitution allowed: Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.
• When a candidate has the required education but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.
2. Experience in fund accounting.
3. Experience in pre- and post-award grant administration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and previous experience using spreadsheet software program.
• Ability to operate computer keyboard and 10‑key electronic calculator.
• Microsoft office applications including Excel, Outlook, MS Word as well as Adobe.

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.

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, [phone].

Accommodations

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: [phone] or [e-mail].

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Application Information

Please apply online at msujobs.edu and attach a resume and cover letter.

Screening Date

June 16, 2026, until filled.

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Advertised

Jun 09 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close

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