Accountant, Business Administration, Office Administrator​/ Coordinator

Job Information

Job no: 510299

Position type: Full-Time 12-Month

Department: 015900 - CREC-Coastal Research & Ext Center

Location: Biloxi, MS

Categories: Professional

Position Open Date: Mar 3 2026

The position will perform standard accounting functions such as cost analysis, reconciliation, posting, report preparation and budget monitoring. Analyzes financial and operating data and prepares management reports and financial statements and performs financial administrative duties in support of the USDA ARS NACA for Catfish and Other Aquatic Foods. Supports any and all business operations of the department/unit and performs administrative procedures and functions as needed.

Coastal Research and Extension Center serves as the coastal arm of Mississippi State University’s Research and Extension Programs. This position is based in Biloxi, MS at the Coastal Research and Extension Center, and will support activities as its affiliated branch stations. CREC faculty and staff have appointments with the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service and Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station.

The Coastal Research and Extension Center is a part of the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine of MSU, the state's Land Grant institution.

March 2026.

• Process and assist with fiscal administration for the department/unit, including but not limited to accounts payable and receivables, budgets, grants, contracts, purchasing, travel, and leave; may assist with fiscal planning, including participating in seeking alternate sources of funding.
• Constructs routine spreadsheet applications, prepares financial data, and generates reports.
• Reviews expenditure, personnel, and purchasing documents for availability of funding, mathematical correctness, and compliance with university policy and state and federal funding requirements.
• Analyzes, reconciles, balances, and maintains accounting records; assists with budget development and special financial reports.
• Prepares, reviews, and processes budget, revenues, and expenses, including but not limited to procurement cards, purchase orders, journal vouchers, cost and budget transfers, and cash deposits. May serve as back-up for payroll processing.
• Assists with pre- and post-award grant administration.
• Process procurement and contracts in accordance with university policies.
• Assists in development of training materials, presentations, and manuals.
• Assists with the daily operation of the public facing office of the Coastal R&E Center in Biloxi.
• Performs miscellaneous accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other appropriate discipline.

Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other appropriate discipline. Procurement and grant administration experience preferred. Two years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, techniques, systems, and standards.
• Skilled in budget management, procurement and contract state policies, and grant administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. No or very limited physical effort required. Vision requirements:
Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Apply online s.msstate.edu by submitting an application, cover letter, resume, copy of your transcripts, and three professional…