Accounting Manager

Salary: $85,000.00 - $99,000.00 Annually Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 9436-0...Hs Department: 0071 - ATTORNEY GENERAL Opening Date: 05/29/2026 Closing Date: 6/8/2026 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary: $85,000.00 Agency Maximum Salary: $99,000.00 About the Agency: The Attorney General is the chief legal officer and advisor for the State of Mississippi on both civil and criminal matters. Her responsibility is to represent public officials and government agencies and to issue legal opinions that interpret State law. The Attorney General has the sole power under Mississippi law to bring or defend a lawsuit on behalf of the State. She acts as counsel to State agencies and defends them or brings suit on their behalf. Most importantly, the Office is charged with the representation of the people of the State of Mississippi. About the Position: This is a non-state service (X-16) position. Manage daily oversight of all accounting, financial and administrative operations for the Mississippi Attorney General's Office (AGO) including but not limited to: cash receipts, procurement, accounts payable, fleet, fixed assets, grants, travel, and year-end close-out. Oversee management of general fund appropriation, special funds, and grant funds. Responsible for financial oversight and monthly/quarterly reporting of federal and state grants. Compilation of annual GAAP reports for inclusion in the State's ACFR. Compilation of annual indirect cost rate proposal and submission to HHS. Assist with compilation of annual agency budget request. Assist with preparation of annual agency strategic plan. Oversee agency contracts in MAGIC as well as release legal contracts for state agencies in MAGIC. What you'll need to be Successful: Candidate should have knowledge and experience in governmental accounting operations for an agency; experience in MAGIC and SPAHRS; experience managing state and federal grants and budgets; excellent time management, organizational, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills; leadership and supervisory skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 7-8 years of experience.**Hiring agency's preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field and 7-8 years of progressively responsible accounting/finance experience, including supervisory/management experience. Governmental accounting knowledge (GASB) and state/federal compliance. Mississippi State Government accounting experience, including the MAGIC and SPAHRS systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to leverage data for decision-making. Prior experience with grants and federal reporting. 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 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 .... 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. 01 How many years of related experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.) No experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 years of experience 6 years of experience 7 years of experience 8 years of experience 9 years of experience 10 years of experience More than 10 years 02 What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed from an accredited four-year college or university? None GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma 1 year / 30 semester hours Associate's Degree / 2 yrs / 60 semester hours 3 years / 90 semester hours Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Specialist Degree Doctorate Degree Required Question