Accountant I

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Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU > connectu.olemiss.edu
 

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Department Summary

Our division within the Office of Accounting mainly focuses on Grant and Sponsored Program Accounting. The similar priorities across all positions enable our team to work independently while fostering close collaboration within the department. We are a friendly environment that offers assistance to one another and our external customers in our best efforts to complete our clearly defined goals.

Role 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 - P2

Grade - 5

Min    Mid    Max
$42,640    $53,310    $63,980
 

Role Summary

Under supervision, performs basic accounting and/or auditing duties and assists higher level accountants with general accounting work to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of a unit's financial transactions.

This position performs routine, professional-level accounting functions typically in a centralized department under the guidance of a higher-level administrator. The incumbent creates and assigns institutional account numbers, reviews and uploads complex project budgets and other project specific data, assesses compliance with project terms and conditions, and assists with financial report preparation and submission. The role involves working with an enterprise resource planning system, such as SAP or Workday, and requires extensive use of Microsoft Excel. 

Examples of Work Performed

• Create and maintain institutional account data in the enterprise financial system.
• Analyze and interpret complex sponsored program information to establish new grants and accounts in an enterprise financial system.
• Manage and update sponsored program budgets and other award information.
• Assist with post-award budget revisions.
• Compile data reports related to grants and contracts as required.
• Provide assistance to university departments with internal processes related to grant and contract administration.
• Maintain knowledge of Federal, State, Local, and Institutional regulations required for research administration.
• Assist with grant, contract, and year-end closing procedures.
• Monitor financial systems to develop and document controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigne

Essential Functions

1. Organizes, prepares and updates basic financial statements, journals, accounts, ledgers and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.

2. Analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies.

3. Maintains automated financial systems

4. Audits reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, reports, and prepares working papers.

5. Provides budget information and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (0) Zero 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.

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.

This position will require a financial (credit) report. Selected candidates should have a low credit debt. Background checks are completed post offer of employment. University employees moving into a new position that requires a financial (credit) report must complete a new background check.