Accountant I - Travel

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking an Accountant I for a travel-focused role in Hinds County. The position handles hotel accommodations, travel invoicing, and related administrative tasks with a strong emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of experience, with primary duties including hotel reservations, billing support, and travel voucher processing in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 0-2 years of experience.
• Must be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Hotel Reservation email box and secure hotel accommodations for staff.
• Maintain a spreadsheet to document confirmed hotel requests for billing support.
• Request room blocks for conferences and training sessions.
• Receive invoices, verify documentation, and process paperwork for payment.
• Prepare forms and signatures, ensure debts are reconciled before invoicing.
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment details and status.
• Serve on an after-hours phone line for one quarter of the year.
• Process Direct Bill Applications and answer calls.
• Assist with travel vouchers, stamping, and related travel admin tasks.
• Assist with other duties within the department as needed.

Skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Accountant I - Travel in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$36,624.00 - $54,990.91 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9431-0681-20261009Hs

0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES

Opening Date

10/12/2026

10/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$36,624.00

$54,990.91

About the Agency

This opportunity is a Accountant position within MS Department of Child Protection Services that will be responsible for a Service Area. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Harrington of Workforce Development at 601-301-8494 or [e-mail]

The position will be responsible for checking the Hotel Reservation email box throughout the day to secure hotel accommodations needed by staff. Complete the hotel request form to ensure the travelers gets hotel accommodation confirmation. Maintain a spreadsheet so that proof of confirmed hotel request request can be entered for supporting documentation for billing purposes. Request room blocks for conferencesand training. Receive invoices, pull supporting documentation, prepare form 1408 paperwork forsignatures, and verify that debts has not been reconciled before proceeding with paperwork to process an invoice.Provide feedback to vendors regarding payment details. Responsible for after-hours phone line for one quarter out the year. Process Direct Bill Applications. Answer calls. Assist with printingtravel voucher, date stamping, and verifying the travel vouchers. Also responsible for assisting withother assignments as needed within the department.

What you'll need to be Successful

Must be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines, be an effective team leader/player, have good communication skills, as well as understand the importance of confidentiality in the travel dept. Also be able to pay attention to details.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 0-2 years of experience.

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