Accounting Team Lead

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The State of Mississippi's Health Department is seeking a finance leader to prepare and analyze financial reports, forecasts, and projections to inform decision-making and safeguard the agency's financial health.

You will oversee grant accounting activities, including budgeting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements, while developing policies and internal controls. You will provide leadership to the Finance team, including hiring, training, and performance management.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5-6 years of experience.
• Great communication skills and ability to work independently and in groups.
• Proficient typing skills and strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, forecasts, and projections to inform decision-making.
• Oversee grant accounting activities, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance with grant requirements.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Finance team, including hiring, training, and performance management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Typing skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salary: $61,416.94 - $92,217.54 Annually

Location: 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 9434-0301-20260902H

Department: 0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date: 09/07/2026

Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary: $61,416.94

Agency Maximum Salary: $92,217.54

Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5-6 years of experience.

About the Agency: The Mississippi State Department of Health's mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to [e-mail].

About the Position: This is a time limited position. Prepare and analyze financial reports, forecasts, and projections to inform decision-making and ensure the financial health of the organization. Oversee grant accounting activities, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance with grant requirements. Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Provide leadership and direction to the Finance team, including hiring, training, and performance management.

What you'll need to be Successful: Great communication skills the ability to work independently and within group settings. Proficient typing skills the ability to multi-task and complete assignments. Also needs great Organizational skills.

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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.