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Accounting Assistant
Job Number:
26842451
Company Name:
Mississippi State University
Job Location:
Jackson, MS US
Job Category:
Accounting & Finance
Accounting Assistant
Position Information Position Title Accounting Assistant Number of Positions 1 Internal/External Posting: Internal Area of Specialization Business, Accounting, Grants and Contracts Department Forestry Department Profile One of three departments in the College of Forest Resources and the Forest and Wildlife Research Center. Position Function NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: THIS POSTING IS INTERNAL FOR CURRENT REGULAR FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME MSU EMPLOYEES ONLY. Performs various clerical and accounting tasks in support of an operating department/unit, to include posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting system output, processing payments, and/or assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports. Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments and/or vendors to resolve a variety of problems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Assists in maintaining accounting system for department/unit. May participate in accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, travel, personnel, or related functions and maintenance of records. 2. May prepare entries and post financial transactions; may reconcile entries and internal ledgers to financial reporting system reports. 3. May process journal vouchers for procurement card purchases. 4. May assist in ordering, care, maintenance, and utilization of department equipment, supplies, and inventories. 5. May sort documents; code, logs, review for accuracy; match supporting invoices to procurement documents; and verify invoices for payment. 6. May research processing problems, may contact departments and vendors to resolve problems and expedite payment, and respond to inquiries by telephone or in writing; refers complex problems for solution. 7. May handle cash and cash related transactions, issues receipts, records and types money lists, and balances cash fund; enters cash transactions in ledgers and reconciles cash reports; prepares bank deposits. 8. Assists in preparation of financial statements such as billings, budgets, and cost reports. 9. May distribute, review, calculate, and process payroll time sheets and employment documents; verifies account numbers; maintains leave and other payroll records. 10. May answer telephones, open and log mail, meet and greet visitors, and assist in other clerical functions; may arrange travel and meetings and coordinate office security and key control. 11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Two to four years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Preferred Qualifications 1. Two-year college or technical degree in accounting or a business related course of study. 2. Experience with the MSU BANNER system. 3. Experience with grants and contracts. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Basic data entry and/or word processing skills. 2. Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers. 3. Records maintenance skills. 4. Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures. 5. Knowledge of university accounting procedures involving procurement, travel, and/or employment. 6. Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork. 7. Ability to perform simple accounting procedures. 8. Ability to analyze and solve problems. 9. Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures. 10. Account balancing skills. 11. Ability to use an automated accounting system. 12. Ability to prepare financial reports. 13. Knowledge of university invoicing procedures. 14. Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and practices. Working Conditions and Physical Effort 1. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 2. No or very limited physical effort required. 3. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Instructions for Applying Applications must be made on the Mississippi State University Employment opportunities website. Screening of applicants will begin as soon as possible and continue until a suitable applicant is found. Departmental Contact Mary Kelly Contact E-mail Contact Phone (format: xxx-xxx-xxxx) 325-8778 Position Open Date 08-20-2010 Position Close Date 08-27-2010 Position Category Support Staff Tenure Track Status Not Applicable Position Type Regular Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time 12-month/9-month 12 Month Pay Grade ff Minimum Pay - Support Staff Only $22,500 Work Location Main Campus Restricted Clause None PARF Number 5289 Please refer to job code 412084 when responding to this ad.
