Accounting Technician III

State of Mississippi; Yazoo City (MS); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State of Mississippi, via the Mississippi Department of Transportation, seeks an Accounting Technician III in Yazoo County to maintain accounting records, process invoices and payments, and support district financial operations. The role ensures timely processing of timesheets and travel expense documentation.

Applicants should have basic accounting knowledge, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills to meet deadlines.

Formación

• Knowledge of basic accounting
• Experience processing invoices and payments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and time-management skills

Responsabilidades

• Enter and maintain employee timesheets for the Fiscal and Bridge Departments to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Process water account payments and maintain records to ensure payments are received and posted.
• Enter, review, and process invoices and service contracts for district purchases with proper documentation.
• Process and maintain travel expense documentation for district employees.
• Enter local delivery orders into spreadsheets and tracking logs, monitor outstanding invoices and payments.
• Maintain organized financial records and provide administrative support to the district.
• Serve as backup for entering monthly utility expenses.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Accounting principles

Invoice processing

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalency

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Accounting Technician III in 82 - YAZOO COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$40,799.11 - $46,411.20 Annually

Location

82 - YAZOO COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Opening Date

11/02/2026

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

Agency Minimum Salary

$40,799.11

$46,411.20

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed, and maintained in an effective, cost-efficient, and environmentally sensitive manner. Questions about this position can be directed to [e-mail].

This advanced, vocational-level accounting position maintains specialized accounting record systems, resolves errors, balances accounts and records, and prepares reports. Employees may also assist lower-level accounting staff with resolving technical problems.Responsibilities include entering and maintaining employee timesheets for the Fiscal and Bridge Departments to ensure accuracy and timely processing. The position also processes water account payments and maintains records to ensure payments are received and posted in a timely manner.Additional duties include entering, reviewing, and processing invoices and service contracts for district purchases, ensuring proper documentation and timely payment. The position is also responsible for processing and maintaining travel expense documentation for district employees while ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.Other responsibilities include entering local delivery orders into spreadsheets and tracking logs, monitoring outstanding invoices and payments, and maintaining organized financial records. The position provides administrative and accounting support to the district as needed and serves as backup for entering monthly utility expenses to ensure accurate and timely processing.

What you'll need to be Successful

The successful candidate should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records. Applicants should have knowledge of basic accounting principles, experience processing invoices and payments, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills are essential. The ability to meet deadlines, resolve discrepancies, maintain confidentiality, and work independently or as part of a team is also important.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 3-5 years of experience.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201