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Human Resources

Important Applications Instructions:

Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/

license.  You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.

Job Requisition ID:

R00050964

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

Finance Operations – Academics and Research

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Finance and Accounting Analyst

Job Summary:

Finance and Accounting Analyst provides financial support for the academic and research missions of the University, assists in developing and monitoring operating budgets for accuracy, control and compliance, engages with education and research leadership in strategic and financial planning, and assists finance leadership with current and anticipated changes to financial accounting and budgeting systems.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of work experience that includes accounting or finance

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:

N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in accounting, business, or healthcare administration strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of standard accounting principles, concepts, and procedures. Knowledge of budget planning and monitoring and financial analysis. Requires excellent communication and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Attention to detail with excellent accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Analytical skills to identify and comprehend opportunities for financial and operational improvement through data analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation, presentation and ongoing management of the capital, operating, statistical & personnel budgets for the academics and research missions.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze financial forecasts, including projected revenue and expenses
• Analyze financial reports to ensure revenue and expense conform to budget standards
• Interpret and work with financial data, including financial statements, written financial policies and regulations
• Assist leaders in academic and research units in understanding and interpreting financial data
• Remain up to date with industry issues and developments with may have direct impact on the department or the organization as a whole
• Learn and assist in implementing a new Financial Planning/Reporting/Decision Support application. Learn the details of the application and be able to configure the application to UMMC needs.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed s exclusive or all-inclusive.  Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands:
Requires occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, occasional standing, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

06/9/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):