Accountant I - 240

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi invites applications for Accountant I in Hinds County. The role focuses on vendor file maintenance and travel processing within the Bureau of Financial Documents, under the Office of Fiscal Management.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of accounting standards, strong written and verbal communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years’ accounting experience are preferred, with on-site work in Jackson, MS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in accounting or related field.
• 0–2 years of accounting, data management, and customer relations experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Vendor file maintenance and related accounting tasks.
• Assist with travel-related processing and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the BFD Director.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Auditing standards

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Accountant I - 240 in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$36,624.00 - $42,000.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Agency Minimum Salary

$36,624.00

$42,000.00

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 Bureau of Financial Documents (BFD) within the Office of Fiscal Management. The Bureau of Financial Management (BFM) is responsible for maintaining and archiving the financial records for all state agencies. BFD is also responsible for providing accounting reconciliations, balancing and some testing services for the State’s portal, Mississippi.Gov. This position will focus on vendor file maintenance, travel, and any other assigned duties by the BFD Director.

What you'll need to be Successful

This position will require 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. The successful candidate is a team player with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, data processing skills, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Agency preferred qualifications:A bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of accounting-related, data management, and customer relations experience.

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