Finance Clerk III - Harrison County Campus

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College seeks a Finance Clerk III for Harrison County Campus in Gulfport, MS. The role supports the Business Office functions, reports to the Business Office Manager and the Dean of Business Services – Harrison County Campus.

Responsibilities include managing military and third-party accounts, handling payments, and assisting with inquiries while maintaining accurate Excel records and FERPA-compliant communications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business-related field required.
• Two years of experience in a business-related area preferred.
• Proficiency with Internet and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience handling money and deposits.
• Good communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage campus VA and Military accounts including setup, adjustments, billing, and reconciliation.
• Manage miscellaneous third-party accounts with setup, adjustments, billing, and reconciling.
• Oversee, reconcile, and invoice third-party student collections.
• Assist with collecting student payments and post to student accounts.
• Provide information to students within FERPA guidelines.
• Balance session work and make deposits.
• Handle campus phone calls and emails professionally and efficiently.
• Cross-train with other Business Office Finance Clerks (purchasing, payroll, refunds, student clubs).
• Upgrade skills via Employee Development Plan.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with college personnel, students, and the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Money handling

Effective communication

Organizational skills

PC proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in business related field

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Banner Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Clerk III - Harrison County Campus

Job Title Finance Clerk III - Harrison County Campus

Job Description

The incumbent is responsible for Harrison County Campus Business Office functions and administrative support tasks relative to the mission of the College and the Business Office. The incumbent will report to the Business Office Manager and the Dean of Business Services – Harrison County Campus.

Job Duties

• 1. Manage campus VA and other Military accounts, to include set up, adjustments, billing and reconciling. Maintain detailed Excel spreadsheet of accounts.
• 2. Manage miscellaneous third-party accounts to include set up, adjustments, billing and reconciling. Maintain detailed Excel spreadsheet of accounts.
• 3. Oversee, reconcile and invoice third-party student collections on accounts.
• 4. Assist frontline with collecting student payments and post via computer to student account.
• 5. Professionally assist student(s) with appropriate information, within FERPA Federal Law.
• 6. Balance session work and make deposits.
• 7. Assist with incoming Business Office phone calls and emails professionally, courteously and process in an effective and efficient manner.
• 8. Assist/cross train with other Business Office Finance Clerks which may include areas of purchasing, payroll, refund process, Dual Students and club accounts.
• 9. Upgrade skills and performance through Employee Development Plan.
• 10. Maintain an effective working relationship and cooperative working relationships with college personnel, students and the community.
• 11. Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate personnel.

Mandatory Qualifications

• (M1) Minimum of an Associate Degree in business related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• (M2) Minimum of two year experience in a business related area.
• (M3) Experience in the operation of personal computers with proficiency in Internet, Microsoft Suite with proficiency in Excel operation.
• (M4) Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
• (M5) Experience in handling money and making deposits.
• (M6) Effective communication and organizational skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• (D1) Bachelor’s degree.
• (D2) Experience using Banner Software and/or comparable electronic data system.
• (D3) Experience in multi-task environment.
• (D4) Prior experience working in a community college setting.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address [e-mail].

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification

Classification Staff

Open Date

Open Date 08/31/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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