Junior Accountant: Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi is seeking an accounting professional to perform accounting and auditing duties and support higher level accountants in the Office of Financial Aid in Mississippi. The role focuses on accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions, with potential specialization in payroll, cash management, payables/receivables, data control, and related fields.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience; the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3 years of relevant accounting experience required
• Equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered (1:1 substitution)

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, prepares and updates moderately complex financial statements, journals, accounts, ledgers and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
• Analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates and recommends solutions as needed.
• Develops and maintains automated financial systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• Audits reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, reports, and prepares working papers.
• Provides budget information and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures.

Skills

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Automated financial system

Job description

The University of Mississippi is seeking an accounting professional to perform accounting and auditing duties and support higher level accountants in the Office of Financial Aid in Mississippi. The role focuses on accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions, with potential specialization in payroll, cash management, payables/receivables, data control, and related fields.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience; the