Accountant I

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Accountant I

Salary

$36,624.00 - $49,991.76 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9431-0552-20260723HS

Department

0552 - CORR-CENTRAL OFFICE

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$36,624.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$49,991.76

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience.

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 mdocrecruitment@mdoc.state.ms.us.

About the Position

This position is with the Central Office Payroll Department and is a first-level accounting professional responsible for assisting with payroll and accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation and financial processing. Responsibilities include processing semi-monthly and supplemental payrolls, assisting Human Resources with payroll-related issues, processing stop payments and reissued warrants, entering employee deductions and adjustments in SPAHRS, and maintaining records for new hires and separations. The position is also responsible for processing callback pay, separation payouts, monthly accruals, and updating employee leave balances, including FMLA, military, and donated leave. Additional duties include reconciling invoices and insurance premium payments, correcting PERS errors, transferring employee credentials between sub-agencies, issuing pay stubs as needed, and opening and closing employee timecards in Kronos to support accurate payroll operations and compliance.

What you'll need to be Successful

Successful candidate will demonstrate strong accounting and analytical skills, with the ability to accurately reconcile insurance accounts and invoices.

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible 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 BenefitsEmployees 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 InsuranceAll 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 InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany 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 LeaveFull-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. Employ