Accountant II

State of Mississippi; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant II to join their Vocational Rehabilitation Finance Division. This role involves critical financial tasks such as journal entry management, Accounts Receivable oversight, and monthly bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and have experience with state accounting systems. Join a dedicated team that supports individuals with disabilities, and contribute to a mission that empowers the community. Embrace a collaborative environment where your analytical skills and attention to detail will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in finance/accounting practices.
• Basic understanding of fiscal transactions and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Enter and review journal entries and handle Accounts Receivable.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and manage petty cash accounts.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Basic Accounting Theory

Analytical Abilities

Timeliness and Deadline Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MAGIC Accounting System

SPAHRS Payment System

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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State of Mississippi

$49,587.62 - $59,390.21 Annually

Location

45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9432-0333-20250508ma

Opening Date

05/08/2025

5/14/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$49,587.62

$59,390.21

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position, please email [e-mail].

This position is available in the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services’ Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Finance Division, and will report directly to the VR Finance Director. Responsibilities will involve, but not be limited to: entering and reviewing journal entries; handling the agency’s Accounts Receivable activity; performing the periodic draw of funding from our various non-state funding sources; preparing monthly bank reconciliations; assisting with the management of our agency’s petty cash accounts; processing travel reimbursements through the state’s SPAHRS payment system; and compiling and reporting financial information for agency management, vendors, and other parties as needed. The candidate must be capable of applying basic accounting theory in reviewing fiscal transactions and in interpreting financial data, and they would be expected to display an understanding of working with a number of fund types, revenue sources, and coding structures. Additionally, this position requires the utilization of analytical abilities to appropriately identify, resolve, and limit the risk of errors.

What you'll need to be Successful

Employee would be expected to be organized, communicate effectively, and have a basic understanding of finance/accounting practices. They should also have a penchant for being timely and meeting deadlines, and should display a willingness to learn, remain positive, and be a team player.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience. Hiring agency prefers experience with the state of Mississippi’s MAGIC and SPAHRS accounting systems, and experience with Microsoft Office products, namely Excel and Word. Candidate should also have a general knowledge of computers and other computer-type equipment used in the course of day-to-day business.

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