| Location | Yazoo City, MS |
| Salary | $40,799.11–$46,411.20 Per Year |
Accounting Technician III
Salary
$40,799.11 - $46,411.20 Annually
Location
82 - YAZOO COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9430-0941-20261029Yo
Department
0941 - TRANSPORTATION
Opening Date
11/02/2026
Closing Date
11/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$40,799.11
Agency Maximum Salary
$46,411.20
About the Agency
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed, and maintained in an effective, cost-efficient, and environmentally sensitive manner. Questions about this position can be directed to recruiting@mdot.ms.gov.
About the Position
This advanced, vocational-level accounting position maintains specialized accounting record systems, resolves errors, balances accounts and records, and prepares reports. Employees may also assist lower-level accounting staff with resolving technical problems. Responsibilities include entering and maintaining employee timesheets for the Fiscal and Bridge Departments to ensure accuracy and timely processing. The position also processes water account payments and maintains records to ensure payments are received and posted in a timely manner. Additional duties include entering, reviewing, and processing invoices and service contracts for district purchases, ensuring proper documentation and timely payment. The position is also responsible for processing and maintaining travel expense documentation for district employees while ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures. Other responsibilities include entering local delivery orders into spreadsheets and tracking logs, monitoring outstanding invoices and payments, and maintaining organized financial records. The position provides administrative and accounting support to the district as needed and serves as backup for entering monthly utility expenses to ensure accurate and timely processing.
What youll need to be Successful
The successful candidate should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records. Applicants should have knowledge of basic accounting principles, experience processing invoices and payments, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills are essential. The ability to meet deadlines, resolve discrepancies, maintain confidentiality, and work independently or as part of a team is also important.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 3-5 years of experience.
No available description
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 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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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406