Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Position: Accountant I
Location: Drew

This listing closes on 1/13/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada). Employer

State of Mississippi

Salary

$36,624.00 - $49,991.76 Annually

Location

67 - SUNFLOWER COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

SUN

Department

0555 - CORR-PARCHMAN

Opening Date

01/08/2026

Closing Date

1/13/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

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 public of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency's mission.

About the Position

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).

-- This position is located within the HR Department at the Mississippi State Penitentiary.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

To be successful in this position, you will need to be highly organized, pay close attention to detail, be able to meet deadlines, ensure confidential information is handled securely, and follow MSPB and MDOC policies and procedures.

Health/Prescription Insurance

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.

Life Insurance

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.

Optional Insurances

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

Flexible Spending Accounts

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.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Military Leave

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.

Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs

The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Deferred Compensation

State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.

State Credit Union

All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call .

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional…