Accountant I for Marketing & Research Division

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State of Mississippi, Mississippi Development Authority, seeks an Accountant I for the Marketing & Research Division in Hinds County, MS. This role focuses on budget administration, forecasting expenditures, analyzing variances, and preparing financial reports to support management decisions.

You will monitor the division budget, track expenditures for paid media, events, and contracts, and coordinate with the accounting department and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of experience.
• Experience with budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to organize and analyze financial data.
• Relevant internships or related work experience may demonstrate these skills.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor the approved marketing division budget, forecast expenditures, analyze variances, and recommend budget adjustments for management consideration.
• Coordinate with division leadership, the accounting department, and external stakeholders to gather financial information and recommend funding needs and spending priorities for marketing operations.
• Track expenditures and obligations associated with paid media, advertising agency contracts, events, marketing and research software subscriptions, collateral production, travel, and commodities against approved budgets and spending plans.
• Prepare budget documentation, expenditure reports, and financial analyses to support operational decisions and assess the financial implications of proposed marketing activities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend approaches to improve the use of financial resources supporting marketing operations.
• Stay informed about funding sources, applicable financial and compliance requirements, agency procedures, and budget monitoring practices relevant to division operations.
• Provide operational and administrative support for marketing, communications, and research projects and initiatives, coordinating assigned activities to support implementation.
• Assist with coordinating marketing-related and other sponsorships, reviewing alignment with agency objectives and applicable requirements.
• Support the review and approval process for marketing contracts, including event, media, and production agreements, by coordinating with appropriate parties to address division needs and requirements.
• Provide additional marketing operations and event coordination support and perform related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Budgeting

Accounting principles

Microsoft Excel

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Accountant I for Marketing & Research Division in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$40,000.00 - $42,000.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9431-0411-20261110HDS

0411 - MDA-MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Opening Date

11/12/2026

11/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$40,000.00

$42,000.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the state's lead economic and community development agency. MDA recruits new companies to Mississippi, helps existing companies expand and provides support to foster growth and new opportunities in a variety of areas, including energy, small and minority business, trade, film, retiree recruitment, and more. Additionally, MDA attracts millions of visitors to the state each year through Visit Mississippi, the tourism division of the agency. MDA also supports pass-through funding and provides support for a variety of grant programs and non-profits, such as Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi Main Street Association.

Characteristics of Work

This position provides budget administration and marketing coordination support within the Marketing, Communications, and Research Division. Responsibilities include monitoring the approved division budget, forecasting expenditures, analyzing variances, and providing financial reports and budget recommendations to support management decision-making. The division budget encompasses paid media, advertising agency contracts, events, marketing and research software subscriptions, collateral production, travel, and commodities. The position also assists with marketing and event contracts and sponsorships and supports general marketing operations and event coordination as assigned. Work requires the application of accounting and budgeting principles, sound analytical judgment, attention to detail, and effective coordination with division leadership, the accounting department, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with agency objectives and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. This is a state-service position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the approved marketing division budget, forecast expenditures, analyze variances, and recommend budget adjustments for management consideration.
• Coordinate with division leadership, the accounting department, and external stakeholders to gather financial information and recommend funding needs and spending priorities for marketing operations.
• Track expenditures and obligations associated with paid media, advertising agency contracts, events, marketing and research software subscriptions, collateral production, travel, and commodities against approved budgets and spending plans.
• Prepare budget documentation, expenditure reports, and financial analyses to support operational decisions and assess the financial implications of proposed marketing activities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend approaches to improve the use of financial resources supporting marketing operations.
• Stay informed about funding sources, applicable financial and compliance requirements, agency procedures, and budget monitoring practices relevant to division operations.
• Provide operational and administrative support for marketing, communications, and research projects and initiatives, coordinating assigned activities to support implementation.
• Assist with coordinating marketing-related and other sponsorships, reviewing alignment with agency objectives and applicable requirements.
• Support the review and approval process for marketing contracts, including event, media, and production agreements, by coordinating with appropriate parties to address division needs and requirements.
• Provide additional marketing operations and event coordination support and perform related duties as assigned.

What you'll need to be Successful

To be successful, the candidate should have a strong understanding of budgeting and accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to track expenditures, analyze financial data, and prepare clear reports using Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of experience. Preferred experience includes budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, and using Microsoft Excel to organize and analyze financial data. Experience supporting purchasing, contract coordination, marketing operations, or events is also desirable. Relevant internships or related work experience may demonstrate these skills.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
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Jackson, Mississippi, 39201