Accountant I

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Accountant I

Salary

$36,624.00 - $49,991.76 Annually

Location

21 - GREENE COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9431-0556-20260723GR

Department

0556 - CORR-SOUTH MS CORRECTIONAL

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$36,624.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$49,991.76

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.

About the Position

This position is located in the SMCI Personnel Department. First-level Accounting professional responsible for examining, accounting for, reconciling, analyzing, and interpreting standard accounting data and records. At this level, employees apply basic accounting theory and review fiscal transactions to ensure agency practices (e.g. Payroll, accounts payable/receivable, inventory, collections, etc.) are in accordance with general and government accounting practices and principles, and with agency policy and procedure. Employees at this level reconcile accounting reports and conduct basic or routine analysis of agency fiscal data (e.g. budget versus actual revenues). Work at this level is limited in complexity (e.g., relatively small number of fund types, revenue sources, cost centers, and cost allocations). Specific duties at SMCI: Payroll functions, Timesheet Audits, Insurance/Benefit Audits, leave review, out processing, File Maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

What you'll need to be Successful

Must be able to abide by the MS State Personnel Board and MDOC rules, regulations and procedures governing the workplace. The ability to adapt quickly, be courteous, and maintain strict confidentiality. Excellent computer skills and efficient use of SPAHRS and MAGIC/EC as well as MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word Access, Power Point and Excel.
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Access and Human Resources programs SPAHRS and MAGIC/Employee Central.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience.
Applicants with High School diploma/GED or "some college" would need to submit a letter to MSPB with the application (as attachment) for consideration of the experience in lieu of the education requirement.

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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 Account