Accounting Assistant
Accounting Assistant
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Note for Current UM Employees
Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU >
The University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi fondly referred to as Ole Miss stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant inclusive community where every member student faculty and staff can achieve their fullest potential.
Department Summary
The Department of Biology is a broad-based department that consists of 23 tenured and tenure-track faculty and 19 instructional faculty members and educates over 900 undergraduate biology majors 3300 non-majors and 55 graduate students (Ph.D. and M.S.). More information about the department can be found at Specifications
Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page
Family - Finance
Sub-Family - Accounting
Career Track / Level - O3
Grade - 4
Role Summary
Assists with complex accounting support work and bookkeeping such as documenting transactions processing payments and preparing invoices to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
Key Skills Include:
- Multi-task and detail oriental is a must for this position.
- Capable of working independently.
- Quick Learner
- Assists with the daily operations of the department.
- Processes departmental SAP requirements.
- Compiles information and prepares reports for internal/external use.
- Assists with routine clerical work and bookkeeping such as documenting transactions processing payments and preparing invoices to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
Examples of Work Performed
- Assists with the daily operations of the department.
- Performs routine accounting activities such as receiving processing and updating of financial transactions for an organization or team.
- Process Travel Authorizations and Travel Reimbursement Vouchers for faculty and students
- Process departmental Request for Payments for faculty and students
- Assist with accounts receivable and payable and other similar financial transactions.
- Process departmental Lab orders.
- Calculates posts reconciles and verifies duties to obtain primary financial data.
- Process e-forms
- Maintains timelines for job completion and monitors completion of tasks.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
Essential Functions
These essential functions include but are not limited to the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
1. Performs complex accounting activities such as receiving processing and updating of financial transactions for an organization or team.
2. Processes travel reimbursements accounts receivable payroll and other similar financial transactions.
3. Calculates posts reconciles and verifies duties to obtain primary financial data.
4. Collects payment and counsels internal stakeholders.
5. Provides guidance to accounting support staff members.
Minimum Education/Experience
Education: High School or Equivalent
Experience:(4) Four Years Experience
An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
Application Procedures
Applications must be submitted online () and should include: (1) a COVER letter outlining interest and suitability for the position (2) a RESUME and (3) the names and contact information for THREE references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The appointment is expected to begin July 2025. Questions about the position may be addressed to the search committee chair Gwen Rogers().
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice education program or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race color gender sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion citizenship national origin age disability veteran status or genetic information.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.
Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.
Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.
Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.
Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger handle or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check and when appropriate a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Employment Type
Full-Time
