Accounting Technician III – Budget & Payroll

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking an Accounting Technician III in 25 - Hinds County, MS. This full-time position supports accounts payable, payroll, HR actions, and budget analysis, with duties spanning multiple funding sources using MAGIC.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize deadlines. Agency contact is [e-mail]; position closes 10/07/2026.

Qualifications

• Multitasking, organization, and communication skills.
• Must prioritize work to meet deadlines and be an effective team player.
• Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 3-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices for accounts payable.
• Reconcile payments/balance accounting using MAGIC.
• Maintain accounting records for multiple funding sources.
• Prepare fiscal reports and analyze transactions for budget analysis.
• Assist with budget preparation.
• Review and process HR Personnel actions.
• Review and processing payroll, accounts receivable/payable, travel reimbursements and travel authorization requests.

Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or high school equivalency

Job description

State of Mississippi is seeking an Accounting Technician III in 25 - Hinds County, MS. This full-time position supports accounts payable, payroll, HR actions, and budget analysis, with duties spanning multiple funding sources using MAGIC.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize deadlines. Agency contact is [e-mail]; position closes 10/07/2026.