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Mississippi State University

Accounting Assistant

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Finance

🗓️ September 1st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an Accounting Assistant. The role involves performing clerical and accounting tasks such as posting entries, verifying and reconciling financial data, processing payments, and assisting in preparing financial reports while addressing inquiries and resolving problems with other departments and vendors.

Highlights
  • 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.