Accounting Clerk

Management & Training Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

PTO

9 holidays

Career advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation is hiring for a full-time accounting position at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi. The role involves performing routine accounting duties in compliance with company and MDOC directives, including posting journals and accounts payable, processing insurance and petty cash, and maintaining records.

The job requires a high school diploma and familiarity with accounting systems; a year of bookkeeping experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with automated accounting systems preferred.
• One year varied and responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Post routine journal vouchers or accounts payable entries.
• Post subsidiary ledgers and basic cost data.
• Maintain routine accounting records and reports.
• Process insurance reports and petty cash.
• Perform clerical duties including typing and filing.
• Maintain staff, inmate and property accountability and safety.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with automated accounting systems

Job description

Pay: $15/hr.

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Opportunities for job advancement

Job Description

Pay: $15/hr.

Location: 10641 HWY 80 West, Meridian, MS., 39037

Work schedule: Full-time

Benefit Package Includes

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Opportunities for job advancement

Work with a purpose! East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, MS., is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside.

Position Summary

Reports to the business manager. Responsible for performing a variety of routine accounting duties in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Essential Functions

• Post routine journal vouchers or accounts payable vouchers, entering vouchers in registers; post subsidiary ledgers or simple cost accounting data.
• Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data.
• Maintain routine accounting records and reports in accordance with established procedures such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory control or general accounting records.
• Process insurance reports and petty cash
• Perform miscellaneous clerical duties involving typing, filing, and accumulating data and preparation of repetitive reports.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates/detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education And Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, experience with automated accounting systems, computer proficiency and one year varied and responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred. Academic training in bookkeeping, accounting or payroll preferred. Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi or Alabama with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Qualifications And Training Requirements

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

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