Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Accounting Specialist.

Position Details
Location	Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States
Division	Office of the Controller
Position Type	Staff
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Salary Range	44,000.00 - 49,000.00
Pay Grade	E09
Posting Close Date	Open until filled

Job Summary
Provides accounting support to the various areas within the Controller’s Office.  Analyzes detailed accounting activity in order to reconcile major operating bank accounts. Assists with tax review processes, including the coordination of university tax compliance and reporting obligations. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Reconciles bank statements to the book balances to include running reconciliation processes and queries in SOARFIN, SOAR, and ClientLine.  Tracks credit card transactions, all deposits and all disbursements.  Follows up with various departments regarding differences and questions and prepares journals as a result of the reconciliation process.

Responsible for compiling various tax spreadsheets for taxable fringe benefits, sales tax, unrelated business income tax and international tax.

Updates USM’s internal control plan and tax policies in conjunction with the Senior Tax Accountant.

Reviews Personal Service Agreements and Independent Contractor Forms to determine accurate and sufficient documentation prior to approval.

Performs various reconciliations, month end and fiscal year end accounting duties as directed by the Associate Controller.

Assists with other necessary accounting functions, projects and assignments to contribute to the effectiveness of the Controller’s Office and performs other duties as assigned by office management.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other related field from an accredited college and university and 3-5 years of business, accounting, and/or tax related experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive experience and skills with all Microsoft Office programs and or applications and query tools will be needed.
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, personal integrity and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and research federal, state and local tax regulations; and ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required of this position.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files and reports including Excel spreadsheets and Word documents.
• The ability to effectively and efficiently problem solve including but not limited to the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and applying several abstract and concrete variables.

 
Preferred Qualifications  
A strong skillset with written and oral communication and experience in governmental accounting for higher education and/or tax accounting.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.