Accountant III - 1805

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; Vor Ort; USD 56.000 - 79.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid personal leave

Zusammenfassung

The State of Mississippi Office of Financial Reporting seeks an experienced accountant to perform advanced accounting functions and assist in ACFR preparation and related financial reporting.

The role requires strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals, double-entry processes, and the ability to interpret GASB and GAAP standards, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced accounting knowledge including assets, liabilities, fund balance.
• Double-entry accounting understanding.
• GAAP and GASB standards knowledge.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Perform advanced accounting functions and assist in ACFR preparation.
• Stay current with GASB and GAAP and apply standards.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, analyze, and review financial reports and reconciliations.

Kenntnisse

Advanced accounting

Double-entry

GAAP & GASB

Analytical problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

CPA preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: $56,345.82 - $79,219.41 Annually

Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 9433-0161-20261026HDS

Department: 0161 - DFA-FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date: 10/26/2026

Closing Date: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary: $56,345.82

Agency Maximum Salary: $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.

About the Position: 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.

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Health/Prescription Insurance

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.

Wellness 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.

Life Insurance

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.

Optional Insurances

Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

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.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

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.

Military Leave

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.

Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs

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

Deferred Compensation

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.

State Credit Union

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.

Tuition Reimbursement

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.

Career Development and Training

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.

Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.

Career Ladders

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.