Accountant Jobs in Mississippi

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Project Accountant

  • Upchurch
  • Horn Lake, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Horn Lake, MS
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 37 years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry....

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Accountant III

  • State of Mississippi
  • Jackson, MS
  • moments ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • moments ago

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...

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Project Staff Travel Accountant

  • ArchKey Solutions
  • Clinton, MS
  • 20 hours ago
  • Clinton, MS
  • 20 hours ago

Assists with month-end and year-end close procedures, including journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and related reporting....

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Senior Accountant

  • Carrington
  • MS
  • 21 hours ago
  • MS
  • 21 hours ago

, ledger reconciliation, preparation of data for journal entries, and financial statements....

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Accountant

  • Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
  • MS
  • 21 hours ago
  • MS
  • 21 hours ago

Accountant #NLX292478463 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?...

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Senior Staff Accountant

  • Diversified Maintenance
  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Diversified Maintenance is hiring a Senior Staff Accountant....

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Accountant

  • JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
  • Yazoo City, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Yazoo City, MS
  • 3 days ago

Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR B....

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Accountant Team Lead - Payroll

  • State of Mississippi
  • MS
  • 4 days ago
  • MS
  • 4 days ago

About the Agency: This opportunity is a Accountant position within MS Department of Child Protection Services....

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Accountant I

  • Alcorn State University
  • Lorman, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Lorman, MS
  • 5 days ago

Job Title Accountant I Essential Job Functions Maintains the general ledger, including preparation of journal entries with supporting analysis and documentation Completes monthly and year-end balancing...

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Senior Accountant - Outsourced Accounting Services (Special Projects)

  • EisnerAmper
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 5 days ago

EisnerAmper has experienced significant growth and is seeking a Senior Accountant for our Outsourced Accounting team focused on special projects....

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Senior Income Tax Accountant

  • Fujifilm
  • MS
  • 5 days ago
  • MS
  • 5 days ago

Senior Income Tax Accountant #NLX292329441 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?...

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Grant Accountant

  • Tougaloo College
  • Tougaloo, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Tougaloo, MS
  • 6 days ago

Postion Summary The Grant Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager in the Department of Grant Accounting....

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Accountant

  • Mississippi Department of Education
  • MS
  • 12 days ago
  • MS
  • 12 days ago

TITLE: Accountant REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None JOB GOAL: Under direction, performs advanced professional accounting work in the development and maintenance of...

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Senior Accountant

  • Farm Bureau Insurance
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 14 days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 14 days ago

The Senior Accountant will assist Accounting management in preparation of various financial statements, tax returns, and other accounting reports....

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Senior Accountant

  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
  • Perkinston, MS
  • 14 days ago
  • Perkinston, MS
  • 14 days ago

Senior Accountant Job Description: General Duties: Adhere to all College policies and procedures. Adhere to State and Federal laws and regulations....

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Demographic Data for Mississippi

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Mississippi

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Mississippi offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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