Finance Clerk III - Student Accounts & Billing

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

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.