Accountant II

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking an Accountant II for Hinds County, MS to perform accounting, reconciliation, and analysis of financial data in a government framework. This full-time position supports MDOC’s accounting operations in a structured, rule-based environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of experience with potential certification. Salary ranges from $43,509.31 to $61,171.92 annually, reflecting state pay scales and merit considerations.

Qualifications

• Second-level accounting professional responsibilities include examining, accounting for, reconciling, analyzing, and interpreting financial data.
• Applies professional accounting knowledge to government accounting practices and principles.

Responsibilities

• Examine and reconcile accounting data and records.
• Analyze financial information in accordance with gov’t principles.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Accountant II in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$43,509.31 - $61,171.92 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9432-0555-20261016Hs

0555 - CORR-PARCHMAN

Opening Date

10/19/2026

10/26/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$43,509.31

$61,171.92

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency's mission.

Second-level Accounting professional responsible for examining, accounting for, reconciling, analyzing, and interpreting accounting data and records. At this level, employees apply professional and technical accounting knowledge to undertake analysis and interpretations of financial information and data in accordance with general and government accounting practices and principles. Accountable for working under the guidance or within the framework of established processes, systems, practices, and regulations and applying those to perform work, research information, and make evaluations and recommendations. Contact 662-745-6611, Ext. 2378, for further information.

What you'll need to be Successful

To be successful in this position you will need to be highly organized, pay close attention to detail, be able to meet deadlines, ensure confidential information is handled securely, possess good communication skills, promote teamwork, and follow MSPB and MDOC policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience and/or appropriate certification.

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