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| Employer | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS USA |
| Posted | October 27, 2025 |
Job Details
Senior Accountant
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
Responsible for reconciliation of various University accounts receivable accounts to the General Ledger. Ensures compliance with federal regulations. Assists in the resolution of student issues. Responsible for maintaining setup in the Student Financials system (PeopleSoft).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
+ Responsible for reconciliation of Student Accounts Receivable and various miscellaneous accounts receivable. Assists in reconciling federal and state financial aid as needed and in preparing various annual reports.
+ Maintains knowledge of Federal regulations pertaining to the Perkins Loan program. Prepares and maintains updates for state and internal auditors and assists in Perkins Loan Department office procedures when needed. Assists in reconciling Perkins Loan Activity and completing the annual Fiscal Operations report for the Department of Education.
+ Counsels students who have pending loans, other financial aid, and other problems during registration and the semester.
+ Responsible for item type and course fee maintenance and as a backup for BankMobile refund processing, as needed. Responsible for tuition and fee setup each semester in PeopleSoft before students can begin registration.
+ Responsible for communications to students concerning billing, class cancellation, disbursement holds and other student financials related information.
+ Manages miscellaneous special projects (i.e. SACS accreditation, policy revision, etc.), coordinates scheduling and supervises student workers, and performs other duties as assigned.
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
Responsible for reconciliation of various University accounts receivable accounts to the General Ledger. Ensures compliance with federal regulations. Assists in the resolution of student issues. Responsible for maintaining setup in the Student Financials system (PeopleSoft).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
+ Responsible for reconciliation of Student Accounts Receivable and various miscellaneous accounts receivable. Assists in reconciling federal and state financial aid as needed and in preparing various annual reports.
+ Maintains knowledge of Federal regulations pertaining to the Perkins Loan program. Prepares and maintains updates for state and internal auditors and assists in Perkins Loan Department office procedures when needed. Assists in reconciling Perkins Loan Activity and completing the annual Fiscal Operations report for the Department of Education.
+ Counsels students who have pending loans, other financial aid, and other problems during registration and the semester.
+ Responsible for item type and course fee maintenance and as a backup for BankMobile refund processing, as needed. Responsible for tuition and fee setup each semester in PeopleSoft before students can begin registration.
+ Responsible for communications to students concerning billing, class cancellation, disbursement holds and other student financials related information.
+ Manages miscellaneous special projects (i.e. SACS accreditation, policy revision, etc.), coordinates scheduling and supervises student workers, and performs other duties as assigned.
Job #NLX283603697