Accountant I - Payroll Travel & Payables

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Jackson, MS is seeking an Accountant I to join the Payroll, Travel & Payables Unit. You will process payroll, travel reimbursements, and vendor invoices, maintain vendor records, and help ensure internal controls and timely payments.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and 0–2 years of related experience; knowledge of the MAGIC system is a plus. This full-time role supports agency operations statewide.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, sound business judgment, and the ability to process payroll, invoices, and vendor information accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining fiscal year vendor files and setting up new vendors with DFA using IRS W-9 information.
• Process invoices for payment and enter intra-agency transfers in MAGIC.
• Process agency payrolls in accordance with policy and strict deadlines.
• Maintain and update existing vendor profiles.
• Assist with sorting, recording, and distributing agency checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll processing

Invoicing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MAGIC

Job description

Accountant I - Payroll Travel & Payables in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$40,000.00 - $44,000.00 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

$44,000.00

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

The Accountant I serves in the Payroll, Travel, and Payables Unit and is an important part of the Accounting and Finance Division. This position also plays a vital role in maintaining the agency’s internal controls through segregation of duties. The incumbent will be expected to have sound reasoning skills, be analytical, and exercise good business judgment on payroll, travel, and payables matters.

• Assist in maintaining fiscal year vendor files and setting up new vendors with DFA using IRS W-9 information.
• Process invoices for payment and enter intra-agency transfers in MAGIC.
• Process agency payrolls in accordance with policy and strict deadlines.
• Maintain and update existing vendor profiles.
• Assist with sorting, recording, and distributing agency checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What you'll need to be Successful

To be successful, the candidate should have strong attention to detail, sound business judgment, and the ability to process payroll, invoices, and vendor information accurately and on time.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.

Hiring Agency Preferred Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in related fields such as business or accounting. Experience: Typically requires zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience. Preference is given to applicants with knowledge of the Mississippi Accountability System for Collaboration (MAGIC). This experience is preferred but not required.

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