Accountant III - 1805

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi, Department of Finance and Administration, is seeking a skilled accounting professional in Jackson to handle advanced accounting tasks and financial reporting.

The role focuses on applying GASB and GAAP standards, preparing the ACFR, and providing technical support to internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and attention to timelines are essential for success in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Advanced accounting knowledge across assets, liabilities, fund balance, revenue and expenditures.
• Understanding double-entry accounting and key regulatory standards.
• Experience applying GASB and GAAP standards in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze the ACFR and related financial reports.
• Interpret and apply GASB and GAAP standards.
• Serve as subject-matter expert and provide technical guidance.
• Perform reconciliations and make necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced accounting knowledge

Double-entry accounting

GASB and GAAP interpretation

Analytical problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MAGIC software

Job description

State of Mississippi

$56,345.82 - $79,219.41 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9433-0161-20261026HDS

0161 - DFA-FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date

10/26/2026

10/28/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$56,345.82

$79,219.41

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration is the primary agency responsible for State government financial and administrative operations, including employee payroll, vendor payments, employee Insurance, construction, maintenance, and protection of State buildings in the Capitol Complex, financial Information management systems, management of the State's vehicle fleet, and numerous other related activities. If you have any questions, contact Kesha Funches with Human Resources at 601-359-2824.

The Office of Financial Reporting (OFR) is responsible for financial reporting at the statewide level. This department prepares the State of Mississippi’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the Annual Report of Budgetary Basis Expenditures, compiles federal grant information for inclusion in the Singe Audit, and assists state agencies in reporting in compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).This position will perform advanced accounting functions while assisting in the preparation of the ACFR, staying up to date with and being able to interpret and apply GASB and GAAP standards, serving as a subject matter expert, providing technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, preparing, analyzing, and reviewing reports, making necessary adjustments, performing reconciliations, and collaborating with others in the department.

What you'll need to be Successful

Successful candidates will have advanced accounting knowledge, including an understanding of the normal balance of accounts (assets, liabilities, fund balance, revenue, & expenditure), double-entry accounting, and interpretation and application of accounting regulations. Should have strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills, be self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, able to create and meet timelines, set priorities, and work well with others and collaborate for group success.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 4-5 years of experience and/or appropriate certification. —Agency Preferred Qualifications:Experience with the following is preferred: accounting at the fund level, creation of fund-level GAAP packets, creation of financial reports, review of financial statements.Experience in any of the following areas is desirable: accounting for assets, grants, leases, transfers, due to/from, retirement plans, or preparation of financial statements. Proficient to expert-level experience in MAGIC preferred.CPA or CPA track preferred.

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