Accountant III - Grants

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking an Accountant III to manage grants within the Finance Unit of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. The role entails monitoring grant expenditures, revenues, contracts, subgrants, and related financial reporting to the awarding agency.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and 4–5 years of experience, with GAAP reporting and journal entries experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-5 years of experience and/or appropriate certification.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a business-related field.
• Must have experience in GAAP reporting and preparing journal entries and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor grant financial information, including expenditures, revenue, contracts, and subgrants.
• Meet and collaborate with different agency divisions and program managers on grant matters.
• Serve as the point of contact to represent finance for grants and oversee cross-training in grant management areas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Accountant III - Grants in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$56,345.82 - $92,442.36 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Agency Minimum Salary

$56,345.82

$92,442.36

About the Agency

This opportunity is an Accountant III position in the Finance Unit within MS Department of Child Protection Services. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Johnson of Workforce Development at 601-301-8494 or [e-mail].

This position works on the grants management team. They will be responsible for monitoring grant financial information. This includes expenditures, revenue, contracts, subgrants, etc. This position will monitor each grant in accordance to agency and federal policy. In addition to monitoring and tracking, the position will also meet and work alongside different divisions within the agency and program managers in regard to each grant. This will include in-person meetings and discussions on various aspects of grant management. This position will be the point of contact to represent finance for grants. This position is a support role to assist program managers in maximizing their grant dollars to provide necessary assistance to children and families in the state. This position will also be responsible for balancing expenditures against drawdowns and reporting necessary financial information to the awarding agency. In addition, the position will be cross-trained in other areas of grant management, including invoicing and subgrant payments.

What you'll need to be Successful

Successful candidates will need to be able to work under pressure and prioritize work to meet deadlines; must submit work accurately and timely. Must have the ability to be an effective team player and work independently, and have great written and verbal communication skills, as well as analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-5 years of experience and/or appropriate certification. — Hiring Agency Preferred Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a business-related field. Must have experience in GAAP reporting and preparing journal entries and reconciliations.

Address

210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201