Accounting Assistant- (Part-time)

Note for Current UM Employees

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

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Department Summary

The Center for Practical Ethics and the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom are independent academic research centers at the University of Mississippi. They both place a high bar on heterdox thought and communicating with those who disagree. The two centers are separate and have different missions, but they often work closely together on diverse initiatives. Each center works to make classical fields (American Studies on the one hand and Ethics on the other) relevant to modern audiences and to demonstrate that the humanities have much to offer a world of emerging technologies.

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 - O2

Grade - 3

Min Mid Max $35,235 $44,054 $52,874

Role Summary

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

• Assist with day-to-day fiscal activities, including financial transactions, budget tracking, and expense management for the department(s).
• Assist with administrative tasks such as completing travel authorization and reimbursement forms.
• Serve as a liaison between the centers and other departments in the routing and approval of forms.
• Work with center staff to gather appropriate information and documentation to complete authorizations and reimbursements.
• Support departmental projects and initiatives, including tracking progress, facilitating communication, and ensuring timely completion.
• Serve as a support liaison between the department and other university offices, facilitating collaboration and ensuring smooth communication across academic and administrative units.
• Maintain, organize, and update departmental files as it pertains to your work

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 routine 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. Processes orders, prepares invoices, and coordinates mailings.
4. Calculates, posts, reconciles, and verifies duties to obtain primary financial data.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: High School or Equivalent

Experience: (2) Two Years Experience

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.
 

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 throu