Finance Clerk III - Harrison County Campus

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Gulfport, MS

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Business Services, Communication Skills, Construction, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Employee Relations, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Military, Multitasking, Office Management, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Purchasing/Procurement, Staff Development
LOCATION
Gulfport, MS
POSTED
4 days ago

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Finance Clerk III - Harrison County Campus Job Description

The incumbent is responsible for Harrison County Campus Business Office functions and administrative support tasks relative to the mission of the College and the Business Office. The incumbent will report to the Business Office Manager and the Dean of Business Services - Harrison County Campus.

Job Duties

  1. Manage campus VA and other Military accounts, to include set up, adjustments, billing and reconciling. Maintain detailed Excel spreadsheet of accounts.

  2. Manage miscellaneous third-party accounts to include set up, adjustments, billing and reconciling. Maintain detailed Excel spreadsheet of accounts.

  3. Oversee, reconcile and invoice third-party student collections on accounts.

  4. Assist frontline with collecting student payments and post via computer to student account.

  5. Professionally assist student(s) with appropriate information, within FERPA Federal Law.

  6. Balance session work and make deposits.

  7. Assist with incoming Business Office phone calls and emails professionally, courteously and process in an effective and efficient manner.

  8. Assist/cross train with other Business Office Finance Clerks which may include areas of purchasing, payroll, refund process, Dual Students and club accounts.

  9. Upgrade skills and performance through Employee Development Plan.

  10. Maintain an effective working relationship and cooperative working relationships with college personnel, students and the community.

  11. Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate personnel.

Mandatory Qualifications

(M1) Minimum of an Associate Degree in business related field from a regionally accredited institution.

(M2) Minimum of two year experience in a business related area.

(M3) Experience in the operation of personal computers with proficiency in Internet, Microsoft Suite with proficiency in Excel operation.

(M4) Demonstrated strong customer service skills.

(M5) Experience in handling money and making deposits.

(M6) Effective communication and organizational skills.

Desirable Qualifications

(D1) Bachelor's degree.

(D2) Experience using Banner Software and/or comparable electronic data system.

(D3) Experience in multi-task environment.

(D4) Prior experience working in a community college setting.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu.

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification Staff

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 07/22/2026 Close Date 08/04/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Jodie Tran

Business Office Manager

Harrison County Campus

2226 Switzer Road

Gulfport, MS 39507

228-897-9218

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Transcripts

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Additional Transcripts
  • Certificates

About the Company

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College