Accountant I / Payroll Accountant / Jackson, MS

This Opportunity is for an Accountant I / Payroll Accountant with a work location in Jackson, MS. About The Agency This opportunity is an Accountant position within MS Department of Child Protection Services. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Harrigton of Workforce Development at 601-301-8494 or touya.harrington@mdcps.ms.gov About The Position The Payroll and Travel Support Specialist is responsible for a variety of payroll, benefits, and travel-related tasks, including inputting and reconciling insurance deductions in SPAHRS, processing payroll runs, resolving issues, preparing reports, and supporting travel coordination for employees. The position also plays a key role during open enrollment and provides backup support for supplemental payroll processes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Payroll and Insurance Duties: Input SPAHRS deductions for: o Term Life Insurance o Whole Life Insurance o Accidental Life Insurance Reconcile all insurance deductions (term life, whole life, and accidental life). Process all payroll runs and ensure accuracy and timeliness. Reconcile payroll and insurance billing statements. Enter and update deduction changes in the payroll system. Prepare and submit various payroll reports. Assist with training new or existing payroll staff. Serve as backup for supplemental payroll processing. Participate in annual open enrollment processes. Travel Support Duties: Process and reconcile travel advances. Review and process hotel invoices for payment. Coordinate hotel accommodations for employees, ensuring policy compliance. What you'll need to be Successful Successful employees will need to have a bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related fields. Have experience in payroll and reconciling. Must be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines, be an effective team leader/player, have good communication skills, as well as understand the importance confidentiality in the payroll dept. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in related field and 2-4 years of experience and/or appropriate certification.