Accountant I — Payroll, Travel & Payables (Public Sector)

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

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.