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Salary: $43,509.31 - $52,500.00 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9432-0411-20260902HS
Department: 0411 - MDA-MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $43,509.31
Agency Maximum Salary: $52,500.00
About the Agency: The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the state's lead economic and community development agency. MDA recruits new companies to Mississippi, helps existing companies expand and provides support to foster growth and new opportunities in a variety of areas, including energy, small and minority business, trade, film, retiree recruitment and more. Additionally, MDA attracts millions of visitors to the state each year through Visit Mississippi, the tourism division of the agency. MDA also supports pass-through funding and provides support for a variety of grant programs and non-profits, such as Innovate Mississippi and Mississippi Main Street Association.
About the Position: This is a time-limited position. The Accountant II provides financial support for the Community Incentives Division and performs accounting-related duties that require a working knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and state financial systems. This position is responsible for processing requests for cash, entering repayments, reconciling financial transactions associated with subrecipient expenditures, and reviewing revenue received from HUD. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to complete work in a timely and efficient manner. The Accountant II also communicates with staff and stakeholders regarding expense policies, procedures, and reimbursement timelines, and provides guidance and support as needed.Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Review and enter subrecipient agreements and requests for cash in Mississippi's Accountability System for Government Information and Collaboration (MAGIC).• Review and process repayments in MAGIC.• Review and update monthly reports.• Work with the Department of Finance and Administration to resolve MAGIC issues.• Review and enter quarterly financial information in the Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR) system.• Pull MicroStrategy performance reports from the DRGR system.• Monitor the Disaster Recovery Division public email account and service center line.• Assist the Disaster Recovery Division Finance Manager with reconciling monthly reports between DRGR and MAGIC.• Scan and file all Disaster Recovery financial documents.• Prepare quarterly performance letters for Congress.• Work in OnBase, the Disaster Recovery Division's system of record.• Assist with requests for information from program managers, applicants, and the general public.• Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need to be Successful: The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to work accurately with financial systems such as Mississippi's Accountability System for Government Information and Collaboration (MAGIC), Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR), and OnBase. The candidate should be organized, dependable, and able to meet recurring deadlines while supporting grant compliance, reconciliations, reporting, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.• Awareness or understanding of general accounting principles.• Familiarity with accounts payable, including processing payments and refund checks.• Working knowledge of MAGIC.• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience and/or appropriate certification. Hiring agency prefers:• Experience with report reconciliation.
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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 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.
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 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. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
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://www.pers.state.ms.us
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 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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