Accounting Assistant

Job Details

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.

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Department:

Biology Department

Job 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.

Job Description:

• Performs complex accounting activities such as receiving, processing, and updating financial transactions for an organization or team.
• Processes travel reimbursements, accounts receivable, payroll, and other similar financial transactions.
• Calculates, posts, reconciles, and verifies duties to obtain primary financial data.
• Collects payment and counsels internal stakeholders.
• Provides guidance to accounting support staff members.

Applications must be submitted online (https://careers.olemiss.edu) and should include:

• A cover letter outlining interest and suitability for the position
• A resume

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The appointment is expected to begin June 15, 2026. Questions about the position may be addressed to the search committee chair Gwen Rogers(grrogers@olemiss.edu).

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with the daily operations of the department.
• Performs routine accounting activities such as receiving, processing, and updating 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 Requisitions
• Maintains timelines for job completion and monitors completion of tasks.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Education Qualifications:

High School (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | 4 Years | Required

Compensation:

$18.64 - $27.96