Accountant III - 1517
State of Mississippi
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State of Mississippi in the DFA-Finance and Administration seeks a full-time analyst to interpret language from legislation (bond bill or appropriated funds) and assist with bond sale documentation. You will review quarterly reports, contact entities for compliance issues, and update Excel spreadsheets for bond funds or appropriated funds.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint is required, with strong problem-solving and accounting skills, plus excellent documentation and reporting
Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
- Must be able to interpret language from legislation and apply accounting knowledge.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills are required.
- Ability to solve complex issues with precise attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Interpret language from legislation related to bond funds or appropriated funds.
- Assist with bond sale documentation and review quarterly reports from funded entities.
- Contact entities for compliance issues and update quarterly records in electronic and paper files.
- Maintain accurate and updated records and respond to queries on expenditures.
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Job description
Salary: $56,345.82 - $65,000.00 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9433-0161-20261012HDS
Department: 0161 - DFA-FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $56,345.82
Agency Maximum Salary: $65,000.00
About the Agency: Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, Bond Advisory Division. For questions, contact Kesha Funches in Human Resources at 601-359-2824.
About the Position: Interpret Language from Legislation (bond bill or appropriated funds). Assist with bond sale documentation. Review quarterly reports from entities receiving bond funds or appropriated funds. Contact entities for compliance issues in regard to quarterly reports. Update Excel spreadsheets each quarter for bond funds or appropriated funds. Other duties as assigned. Determine that entities are in compliance with the authorized legislation regarding bond funds or appropriated funds. Assist entities with questions and compliance issues regarding the expenditure of funds. Keep accurate and updated records of quarterly reports in both electronic and paper files.
What you'll need to be Successful: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and SharePoint. Must be able to solve complex issues through excellent problem-solving skills, be able to interpret language from legislation, apply advanced accounting knowledge, and have exceptional documentation and reporting skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-5 years of experience and/or appropriate certification.
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Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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- More than 10 years
What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
- 8th grade
- GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
- 30 semester hours
- Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
- 90 semester hours
- Bachelor's Degree
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- Specialist Degree
- Doctorate Degree
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