Northwest Mississippi Community College
Staff Accountant
Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia, Mississippi, United States, 38668
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of Northwest Mississippi Community College by performing a wide range of accounting duties, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and support for budget and audit processes. The position plays a key role in monitoring and maintaining accurate accounting for grant funds, restricted funds, and auxiliary enterprises, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines. The Staff Accountant must demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a deadline‑driven environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
3 years of accounting experience preferred
Master’s degree preferred
CPA preferred
Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations, including bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and subsidiary ledgers.
Assist with preparation and review of journal entries, budget adjustments, and interfund transfers.
Maintain accurate and timely financial records in accordance with GAAP and applicable state regulations.
Monitor, analyze, and reconcile grant accounts, ensuring expenditures align with grant budgets, allowable cost principles, and reporting requirements.
Review and reconcile auxiliary enterprise funds, ensuring proper classification of revenue and expenses and providing regular financial analysis for auxiliary operations.
Support the Controller with year‑end closing, audit preparation, and completion of auditor requests.
Assist with asset management processes, including tagging, inventory reviews, and reconciliation of capital assets.
Review accounting processes for compliance and recommend improvements for efficiency and internal controls.
Provide support to departments regarding financial questions, budget status, and proper accounting procedures.
Assist in developing and maintaining desk manuals and documentation of procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller or Vice President for Administration & Finance.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong interpersonal and excellent organizational and communication skills.
Possess the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Maintain an effective working relationship with college personnel, students and the community.
Must possess high level of attention to details and perform at high rate of accuracy.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Communicate with others in person, phone, and via email.
Frequently sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Must have ability to talk, walk, climb stairs, stand, bend, kneel, and squat.
Application Instructions
Application at www.northwestms.edu
Resume
Three (3) Professional References: Name, Organization, Email Address, and Telephone Number
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Higher Education
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
3 years of accounting experience preferred
Master’s degree preferred
CPA preferred
Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations, including bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and subsidiary ledgers.
Assist with preparation and review of journal entries, budget adjustments, and interfund transfers.
Maintain accurate and timely financial records in accordance with GAAP and applicable state regulations.
Monitor, analyze, and reconcile grant accounts, ensuring expenditures align with grant budgets, allowable cost principles, and reporting requirements.
Review and reconcile auxiliary enterprise funds, ensuring proper classification of revenue and expenses and providing regular financial analysis for auxiliary operations.
Support the Controller with year‑end closing, audit preparation, and completion of auditor requests.
Assist with asset management processes, including tagging, inventory reviews, and reconciliation of capital assets.
Review accounting processes for compliance and recommend improvements for efficiency and internal controls.
Provide support to departments regarding financial questions, budget status, and proper accounting procedures.
Assist in developing and maintaining desk manuals and documentation of procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller or Vice President for Administration & Finance.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong interpersonal and excellent organizational and communication skills.
Possess the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Maintain an effective working relationship with college personnel, students and the community.
Must possess high level of attention to details and perform at high rate of accuracy.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Communicate with others in person, phone, and via email.
Frequently sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Must have ability to talk, walk, climb stairs, stand, bend, kneel, and squat.
Application Instructions
Application at www.northwestms.edu
Resume
Three (3) Professional References: Name, Organization, Email Address, and Telephone Number
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Higher Education
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