Accounting & Human Resources Administrator

Accounting & Human Resources Administrator

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: ACCOU001081

Location: Oxford, Mississippi is preferred. Oxford, MS 38655, USA

Location: Oxford, MS 200 South Lamar Court, Oxford, MS 38655, USA

Posted: October 6, 2025 • Full-Time • On-site

Overview

This role is equally split across two Departments: Finance and Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Finance (50%) – reporting to the CFO

• Payroll data organization and payroll processing
• Payroll taxes, including multiple states
• Benefits administration and reconciliations
• Payroll and benefits reporting for tax purposes
• Advanced and efficient use of Microsoft Excel and multiple software platforms
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Human Resources (50%) – reporting to the HR Director

• Maintains the company HRIS with employee salaries, PTO, employment status etc. ensuring it is always accurate and up to date
• Assists with hiring and onboarding, updating job postings and hiring procedures as necessary
• Verifies and files employee information in confidential folders, ensuring accuracy and privacy
• Uses HRIS and the Compensation Benchmarking Tool to build reports on salaries and employee census
• Coordinates with Payroll on payroll deductions and leave of absence requests
• Works with 3rd-party providers of Benefit Plans and background checks to ensure correct documentation is collated and filed
• Attends job fairs and maintains relationships with local centers of education to develop a talent pipeline
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

The successful candidate will follow checklists to complete responsibilities for both Departments. Training will be provided by the HR Director and CFO. This position requires access to confidential information and the ability to handle this access with integrity.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of accounting functions, payroll, taxes and benefits calculations
• Methods, techniques and practices of data collection and entry
• Review, verification and filing of confidential employee information
• Record-keeping

Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced technical skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerBI
• Experience with UKG and/or QuickBooks a plus
• Responding to and effectively organizing and prioritizing multiple requests for support
• Problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Establishing and maintaining positive and effective internal and external working relationships

Education and Experience:

• This position is ideal for someone with a minimum of a Bachelor’s in Accounting with 2-4 years of related work experience. A Master’s in Accounting is preferred.
• The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be trained and grow in a company that puts people at the heart of its mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.