Staff Accountant
Salary
$43,509.31 - $74,237.76 Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9756-0812-20260603Hs
Department
0812 - PUBLIC UTILITIES STAFF
Opening Date
06/03/2026
Closing Date
7/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$43,509.31
Agency Maximum Salary
$74,237.76
About the Agency
The Mississippi Public Utilities Staff ("MPUS" or "Staff") is an Executive Agency tasked with representing the broad interests of the State of Mississippi by balancing the respective concerns of the residential, commercial or industrial ratepayers, and the state and its agencies and departments, and the public utilities. The Staff serves three main functions: 1) advise the Public Service Commission in writing as to the broad public interest of the State of Mississippi, the using and consuming public, and the public utilities in all major rate cases and automatic adjustment clauses; 2) review and investigate the justness and reasonableness, to both the public and the public utility, of rates charged or proposed to be charged by any public utility; and 3) accumulate evidence and other information from public utilities and other sources as required by the Public Service Commission. If you have any questions, please contact jeff.lee@mpus.ms.gov.
About the Position
This is a non-state service X-16 position. This position is for a staff accountant in our Water and Wastewater Division. The Mississippi Public Utilities Staff seeks an accountant to support the Division Director in reviewing public utility filings and rate case filings. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business and thorough understanding of financial statements and audit functions are required. Prior accounting experience strongly preferred. The Public Utility Staff is only interviewing accountants for this position. Two years full time work experience is required, but the experience does not have to be in accounting.
What youll need to be Successful
Ability to perform work in Excel. Ability to verify accounting entries by source documents.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2-5 years of experience. Agency preferred qualifications: Accounting degree and experience, preferably 3+ years audit experience. Experience verifying accounting entries by source documents. Prior water and wastewater experience is a bonus.
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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 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