Mississippi State University
Accounting Assistant
🇺🇸 Starkville, MS
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Finance
🗓️ September 1st, 2025
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- Supports operating department by maintaining accounting systems, processing transactions, and reconciling financial reports.
- Supervises the Federal Work Study program including payroll processing, eligibility determination, and compliance with federal regulations.
- Manages payroll time sheets, employment documents, and maintains payroll and leave records.
- Prepares financial statements, billings, budgets, and cost reports using the Banner system.
- Requires proficiency in basic data entry, automated accounting systems, and knowledge of payroll and university accounting procedures.
- Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two to four years of directly related experience.
- Works within Academic Affairs department supporting university financial operations.
- Job classified as Salary Grade 09 with salary ranges detailed in the Staff Compensation Structure and Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule.
- Work environment is a typical office setting with limited physical risk or effort.
- Ability to analyze and solve accounting problems, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively internally and externally.
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