PSP-Accounting Team Lead

Salary: $61,416.94 - $ Annually

Location : 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: RN

Department: 0729 - Mississippi Law Enforcement Division

Opening Date: 08/06/2026

Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary: $61,416.94

Agency Maximum Salary: $

At the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, we are dedicated to making our state safer for all three million residents. Our committed team performs vital tasks, such as issuing driver's licenses and firearm permits, patrolling roads and highways, and fighting drug trafficking. We also offer essential training and certification to law enforcement agencies and carry out detailed forensic analyses and investigations.

Join us in our effort to improve safety and security in Mississippi. For inquiries about this position, please contact human resources.gov.

The Non-State Service (NS-14) Accounting Team Lead will be in the Public Safety Planning (PSP) Division located in PEARL, MS, RANKIN COUNTY. The incumbent provides technical guidance and oversight to assigned accounting staff and performs advanced-level accounting duties to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and policies. The position supports accurate grant accounting, GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and assists with the agency's annual audit.

• Serves as a lead worker by assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of accounting staff engaged in grant accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Performs and reviews complex accounting transactions, reconciliations, and journal entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepares, reviews, and submits financial reports for federal, state, and other grant-funded programs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitors grant expenditures to ensure allowability, accuracy, and compliance with approved budgets and funding requirements.
• Assists with the preparation of GAAP-adjusted financial statements and related schedules.
• Participates in and supports the agency's annual audit by preparing audit schedules, providing supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of internal controls to safeguard agency assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Serves as a technical resource for grant accounting, financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and audit-related matters.
• Coordinates with program staff, grants management personnel, and external entities to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
• Assists with the development and monitoring of corrective action plans resulting from audit findings, as applicable.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within accounting operations.
• Performs related or similar duties as assigned.

Great problem-solving skills, Team Player, Great Communication skill, Good time management skills

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 5-6 years of experience. Hiring agency preferred qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, and 5 years of experience in state government grants and financial reporting. The agency prefers experience in Federal Reimbursements and Compliance.

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Eligible 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.

Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.

All 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.

Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

Many 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.

Full-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. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.

In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our…