Business Coordinator

MSU Jobs•Pearl River, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mississippi State University’s Coastal Research and Extension Center in support of its South MS Branch Experiment Station (CREC-SMBES) is seeking a Business Coordinator for the office located in Poplarville, MS. This role provides administrative support in maintaining a general accounting system for a division, department, or other separately budgeted unit by performing a variety of accounting duties. The anticipated appointment date is July 2026. This position is classified as "Unclassified" with salary ranges determined by the hiring department.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Four (4) years directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Knowledge and previous experience using spreadsheet software program.
Ability to operate computer keyboard and 10-key electronic calculator.
Proficiency in Microsoft office applications including Excel, Outlook, MS Word as well as Adobe.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.
Experience in fund accounting.
Experience in pre- and post-award grant administration.

Responsibilities

Reconcile and assist with fiscal administration for the department/unit, including but not limited to budgets, funding, grants, accounts payable and receiving, contracts, payroll, employment, travel, and purchasing; may assist with fiscal planning, including participating in seeking alternate sources of funding.
Maintain an efficient system of receiving, posting, and depositing revenue and receiving, verifying, posting, and processing vouchers for payment of goods and services.
Prepare requisitions for purchases; communicate with vendors for prices, bids, and other information.
Prepare journal entries to record income, expenditures, interest, fund transfers, encumbrances, etc.
Transfer funds between accounts following established guidelines.
Prepare various accounting schedules, statements, and reports for monthly and annual reporting.
Reconcile division financial records with university accounting records.
Gather data for budget preparation and inventory reports; prepare or assist in the preparation of the annual budget, and procures all supplies, furniture, and office equipment.
Maintain files and records in support of accounting data.
Perform related duties as assigned.