Accounting Technician II

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Jackson, MS seeks an Accounting Technician II in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS to support accounts payable, handle incoming/outgoing mail, log invoices in SharePoint, and process payments to vendors.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with experience using spreadsheets, holds a High School Diploma or equivalent, and has 1–3 years of related experience. This full-time position offers a salary range aligned with MDOC agency pay scales.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with experience using spreadsheets.
• Must be able to abide by MS State Personnel Board and MDOC rules and procedures.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Handling incoming and outgoing mail.
• Making bank deposits.
• Logging and assigning invoices in SharePoint.
• Updating payment document information and payment status in SharePoint.
• Mailing checks to vendors.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Spreadsheet experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Accounting Technician II in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9429-0552-20261012HINDS

0552 - CORR-CENTRAL OFFICE

Opening Date

10/15/2026

11/13/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$31,111.11

$42,466.67

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency's mission. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

This position in Accounts Payable will be responsible for handling incoming and outgoing mail; making bank deposits; logging and assigning invoices in SharePoint; updating payment document information and payment status in SharePoint; and mailing checks to vendors.

What you'll need to be Successful

A successful applicant must be detail oriented and have experience working with spreadsheets. Must be able to abide by the MS State Personnel Board and MDOC rules, regulations, and procedures governing the agency.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 1-3 years of experience.

Address

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201