Accountant III​/Grants​/State Office

This Opportunity is for an Accountant III with a work location Statewide / Jackson, MS.

• Review and approve all service requests entered in MACWIS prior to the bookkeeper issuing a purchase order in MACWIS for services. This responsibility includes ensuring all policy requirements are met and the appropriate support documentation is provided.
• 2. Monthly review and approve bank statements and reconciliations for all counties within their assigned regions.
  * State office staff handles this duty where there are vacancies*
• 3. Frequently monitor account ledgers and balances to ensure all children's funds are accounted for in the county bank accounts.
• 4. Review and approve cash and donation logs.
• 5. Review and enter all shopping carts for their assigned regions.
  * Not active
• 6. Oversee the use of the State Procurement card for their assigned regions.
  * Not active*
• 7. Verify and complete the annual verification for Social Security recipients in custody.
• 8. Develop and implement appropriate corrective action plans to address audit findings.

Successful employees will need to have a bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related fields. Have experience in payroll and reconciling. Must be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines, be an effective team leader/player, have good communication skills, as well as understand the importance of confidentiality in the payroll dept.

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 4-5 years of experience and/or appropriate certification.