Job Description
Salary: $56,345.82 - $96,140.06 Annually
Location : 45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9433-0107-20240917madi
Department: 0107 - DPS-DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING
Opening Date: 10/01/2024
Closing Date: 10/17/2024 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $56,345.82
Agency Maximum Salary: $96,140.06
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Public Safety's goal is to make Mississippi a safer place for the state's three million residents. Our employees perform a variety of tasks, including issuing driver's licenses and firearm permits, patrolling our roads and highways, keeping drugs off the streets, providing training and certification to law enforcement agencies, conducting forensic analysis and investigations, and much more. For questions regarding this position please contact humanresources@dps.ms.gov.
About the Position: This position is in the PSP Planning Division, CANTON, MS in MADISON COUNTY. We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Accountant III to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial reports and managing the accounting of grants. This role requires a deep understanding of financial regulations and grant management processes. Grant Management and MAGIC Experience are required.Key Responsibilities:Create and maintain grants following Federal & State guidelines, Grant Reporting Categories, Payroll reimbursements, etc.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.Manage the full cycle of accounting for grants, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.Coordinate with internal departments to gather financial data and provide insights.Analyze financial information to identify trends, variances, and potential areas of improvement.Assist with the preparation of tax returns and other regulatory filings.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of grant requirements and ensure compliance with all financial regulations.Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits.Implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures.**This is a TIME-LIMITED position with The Mississippi Department of Public Safety.**
What you'll need to be Successful: Analytics; Business Acumen; Leadership; Strategical Planning; Ethics; Strong communication skills and great organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-5 years of experience and/or appropriate certification. Agency preferred qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA preferred. Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting and grants. Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision. MAGIC & Grant Accounting skills preferred.
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Health/Prescription Insurance 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.
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 Leave 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.
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
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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How many years of relevant experience do you have?
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- More than 10 years
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
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- 30 semester hours
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- 90 semester hours
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