[Hiring] Financial Assistant II @University of Mississippi

Role Description

The World Class Teaching Program (WCTP) is seeking a part-time Financial Assistant to provide financial and administrative support for approximately 15 hours per week. This remote position is responsible for assisting with contracts, budget management and tracking, grant-related financial activities, and other program financial processes. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with financial or administrative functions, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors, organizes, and updates procurement transactions, accounts payable/receivable transactions, fiscal records and reports and affiliated materials.
• Processes reimbursements and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations and policies.
• Tracks vendor reports, records and fund ledgers using existing tracking systems to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations.
• Drafts communications and reports, maintains organization of varied records and secures resources for financial activities to provide administrative support within a specified work unit.
• Answers fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences.

Qualifications

• A four year degree (Preferred)
• High School (Required)

Experience

• Relevant experience: 4 Years (Required)

Compensation

• $18.64 - $27.96

Interview Requirement

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

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 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, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.