Mississippi State University
Sponsored Program Accountant I, II, or III
🇺🇸 Starkville, MS
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Finance
🗓️ July 28th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Monitor project expenditures to ensure adherence to contract/grant terms and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare financial reports, invoicing, monthly indirect cost distributions, and letter of credit draws.
- Assist with sponsored program accounting system enhancements and offer user support across university departments.
- Record accounting entries to the general ledger and perform fund close-outs as needed.
- Required qualifications range from a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related discipline, with experience requirements increasing by level (I, II, III).
- Preferred qualifications include experience in research administration, proficiency with Banner software, and advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., CRA, CFRA, CPA).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and database query tools is mandatory.
- Positions fall under salary grades 14 (Level I) and 15 (Levels II and III) with further salary details available via university compensation structures.
- Work involves interaction with various internal clients such as Deans, Department Heads, principal investigators, and Budget/Business Managers.
- Job duties require managing multiple deadlines, performing physical tasks including occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, and may involve frequent evening and weekend work.
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