Accountant I (123408)

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is hiring an Accountant I for its Benefit Recovery Unit within the Office of Inspector General. The role collects and tracks overpayments received from programmatic divisions.

What you'll do:

• This individual will be responsible for collecting and tracking overpayments received from programmatic divisions

What they're looking for:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Great communication skills, detailed oriented, analytical, customer service

Benefits:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays.
• 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.
• State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.