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Olemiss

Accountant I

Salary$57k – $85k
LocationUniversity, MS
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentOffice of Financial Aid
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 29, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live13h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have8
Bachelor's degree (required)
3 years of relevant experience (required)
Develops, organizes, prepares and updates moderately complex financial statements, journals, accounts, ledgers and reports
Analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates and recommends solutions
Develops and maintains automated financial systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
Audits reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, reports, and prepares working papers
Provides budget information and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures
Analyzes and reconciles assigned accounts
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Department:
About the role
The Office of Financial Aid
Job Summary:
Performs 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. May specialize in a specific field of accounting such as payroll, cash management, accounts payables/receivables, data control, and/or related fields.
Job Description:
Responsibilities
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Develops, organizes, prepares and updates moderately complex 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.
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Analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates and recommends solutions as needed.
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Develops and maintains automated financial systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
•
Audits reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, reports, and prepares working papers.
•
Provides budget information and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures.
Requirements
Substitution Statement: 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.
Job Responsibilities:
Analyzes and reconciles assigned accounts.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
Relevant experience | 3 Years | Required
Compensation:
$56,763.20 - $85,134.40
Interview Requirement:
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.
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 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, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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.
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