Accountant I - 1809

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi seeks an Accountant I in Hinds County, MS to join the Office of Fiscal Management in the Accounts Payable team. This is a full-time role based in Jackson, MS, with opening date 09/08/2026 and deadline 9/14/2026.

The position requires knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, the ability to communicate effectively, and the capability to work with a complex accounting system independently. A Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a complex accounting system independently.

Responsibilities

• Review financial documents for accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Work closely with agencies to resolve any issues with accounts payable documents.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Auditing standards

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Accounting software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Accountant I - 1809 in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9431-0161-20260904Hs

0161 - DFA-FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date

09/08/2026

9/14/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$36,624.00

$45,000.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration is the primary agency responsible for State government financial and administrative operations including employee payroll, vendor payments, employee insurance, construction, maintenance, and protection of State buildings in the Capitol Complex, financial information management systems, management of the State’s vehicle fleet, and numerous other related activities.

This position is in the accounts payable department within the Office of Fiscal Management. This position is responsible for reviewing financial documents for accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations, performing other duties and special projects as assigned, and working closely with agencies to resolve any issues with accounts payable documents.

What you'll need to be Successful

This position will require some knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and the ability to work with a complex accounting system independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Hiring agency preferred qualifications: A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is preferred. At least 1 year of accounting experience.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201