Business Coordinator

Mississippi State University is hiring a Business Coordinator to provide administrative support and maintain the general accounting system for the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquaculture. The role involves managing procurement cards, processing purchases, supporting payroll and hiring of hourly personnel, and assisting with fiscal administration and reconciliation tasks.

• Provides fiscal administration support, including budgets, funding, grants, payroll, and purchasing.
• Manages procurement cards, including tracking, monthly reconciliation, audits, and invoice payments.
• Prepares journal entries, requisitions, and processes vouchers for department expenditures.
• Maintains financial records and reconciles department accounts with university records.
• Processes payroll time sheets and employment documents for hourly wage employees.
• Utilizes Bully Buy for purchase requisitions and coordinates with University Purchasing Department.
• Preferred experience includes Bachelor's degree in accounting or business and experience with Banner financial system.
• Minimum qualification requires a high school diploma/GED plus four years of related experience; education can substitute for experience at a one-to-one ratio.
• Knowledge and skills include organizing, maintaining confidentiality, recordkeeping, word processing, and effective communication.
• Salary Grade 12; salary ranges are detailed in the Staff Compensation Structure documents provided by the university.