Accountant III, School of Pharmacy

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 can achieve their fullest potential.

About the role

Performs complex accounting duties, prepares financial and statistical reports, delivers training to staff, develops and manages complex budgets, and develops and documents controls for accounting systems to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions. May specialize in a specific field of accounting such as payroll, cash management, accounts payables/receivables, data control, cost accounting, and/or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes the development, organization, preparation, and updating of 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.
• Analyzes financial reports, data, and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed.
• Monitors automated financial systems, develops, and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• Audits reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports.
• Develops and manages complex work unit budgets, analyzing funding sources, operational needs, budget trends, and financial commitments.
• Forecasts budget statuses and recommends corrective action.
• Account Reconciliation: Researching, analyzing, and reconciling monthly financial records across departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Transaction Approvals: Creating and researching journal entries, monitoring and reviewing expenditures.
• Procurement: Processing and posting Visa documents. Creating and submitting purchase requisitions.
• Financial Reporting: Compiling data for routing financial reports, budget submissions, and year-end reporting.
• Compliance and Auditing: Ensuring that funds are spent in accordance with university and sponsor guidelines and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Required)
• 6 years of relevant experience (Required)

Pay

$68,681.60 - $103,001.60