Financial Operations Coordinator

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking an administrative accounting support role within a department. The position involves reconciling fiscal records, handling budgets, vouchers, and journal entries, and assisting with annual reporting.

Required are 4–6 years of related experience and a high school diploma, with a preferred bachelor’s degree in accounting or business. Knowledge of spreadsheet software and 10-key calculator is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma.
• Experience: 4–6 years directly related to duties.
• Substitution: no substitutions allowed.
• When education exists but experience is lacking, additional education may be counted toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and assist with fiscal administration for the department/unit, including budgets, funding, grants, contracts, payroll, travel, and purchasing.
• Maintain system of revenue posting and processing vouchers for payment of goods and services.
• Prepare requisitions for purchases and communicate with vendors for prices, bids, and information.
• Prepare journal entries and transfer funds between accounts following guidelines.
• Prepare schedules and reports for monthly and annual reporting.
• Reconcile division records with university accounting records.
• Gather data for budget preparation and inventory reports; procure supplies and equipment.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

10-key calculator

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

Job description

Mississippi State University is seeking an administrative accounting support role within a department. The position involves reconciling fiscal records, handling budgets, vouchers, and journal entries, and assisting with annual reporting.

Required are 4–6 years of related experience and a high school diploma, with a preferred bachelor’s degree in accounting or business. Knowledge of spreadsheet software and 10-key calculator is essential.