Finance Clerk IV

Finance Clerk IVBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying to the opening.Job Title - Finance Clerk IVPosition Number - Hiring Location Code - Jackson County CampusJob Description - Serves as the Purchasing & Inventory Control Clerk, responsible for all aspects of purchasing, procurement and inventory functions in accordance with all college and state regulations; perform and assist the Dean of Business Services in these functions as well as working with other staff college employees completing all necessary administrative duties and responsibilities that are incumbent to the position.Job Duties - General Duties:1. Adhere to all College policies and procedures.2. Adhere to State and Federal laws and regulation.3. Maintain an effective working relationship with college personnel, students and the community.4. Attend to details and perform at high rate of accuracy.5. Upgrade skill levels and performance through professional development.Specific Duties:1. Responsible for campus purchasing functions.2. Monitor & reconcile all accounts under Business Services.3.

Process purchase requisitions for the campus and related centers to include issuing purchase orders, disbursing to appropriate personnel, and maintaining files on all purchases.4. Review and process requisitions for accuracy and compliance with the state law.5. Maintain current file on state contracts.6. Serve as a procurement cardholder and maintain accurate records of all procurement card purchases.7. Monitor all procurement card purchases: to include review of statements, vouchers, and budgets.8. Process check requests and maintain accurate records for all submitted check requests.9. Process all budget changes for approval and assist campus personnel with budget revisions.10. Obtain quotations for the Dean of Business Services or other campus personnel as required.11.

Assist the Dean of Business Services and other departments in the creation of bid specification.12. Maintain an accurate file on current bids, single source documents, and quotations.13. Assist the Accounts Payable department and campus personnel with purchasing issues.14. Monitor and maintain the records of college inventory, salvage requests, and surplus property.15. Assist campus personnel in all inventory related functions, to include inventory transfers, surplus, disposal and auditing.16. Facilitate the annual inventory auditing process for the campus.17. Assist students, employees, vendors, and guests as a member of the Business Services division.18. Perform other duties as assigned by Dean of Business Services, Business Office Manager or other supervisor.Mandatory Qualifications - (M1)Minimum of an Associate Degree in business related field from a regionally accredited institution.(M2)Minimum of five years of experience in a business related area.(M3)Experience in Purchasing.(M4)Demonstrated strong customer service skills.(M5)Effective organizational skills.(M6)Experience in handling money, making deposits and reconciling bank statements.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.(D5)Previous experience working with inventory software.EEO/Compliance - 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 , email address 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 - StaffPosting Detail InformationOpen Date - 09/18/2026Close Date - 10/01/2026Open Until Filled - NoSpecial Instructions to Applicants - PERSand Work Visa Notice:The Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory for all full-time employees.PERScontributions also apply to part-time employees who are already contributing toPERSthrough another full-time employer.Full-time employees who have never contributed toPERSand begin a full-time position after March 1, 2026, will automatically be placed in Tier 5. Employees who previously requested a refund fromPERSafter leaving covered employment will also automatically be placed in Tier 5.Additional information aboutPERSTier 5 is available at must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas, including but not limited to H-1B visas.For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email): - Frances TapiaBusiness Office Manger2300 Highway 90Gautier MS 39553Jackson County Campus(228) Needed To ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeTranscriptsOptional DocumentsCover LetterAdditional TranscriptsCertificates