Accountant II

Benefits

• Health and Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees may participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program with affordable co-payments for single or family coverage.
• Wellness Benefits: Employees receive annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage and no deductible through a wellness and health promotion program.
• Life Insurance: Eligible employees receive a term life insurance policy upon employment, with coverage equal to two times the employee’s annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000.
• Optional Insurances: Discounted premiums may be available for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees may participate in pre-tax spending accounts for childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Paid Leave: Full-time employees receive paid personal leave (approximately 18 days annually) and sick leave (approximately 12 days annually), accrued after one month of employment.
• Military Leave: Employees serving in the armed forces or military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training, in accordance with federal law.
• Holidays: Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays annually.
• Retirement Programs: The State of Mississippi provides a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees vest in the retirement system after 8 years of employment, with contributions from both the employee and the agency.
• Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in a voluntary retirement savings plan.
• State Credit Union: All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union, offering special savings and borrowing plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities for tuition reimbursement are available, particularly in fields such as medical and nursing, accounting, and business/administrative studies.
• Career Development and Training: The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and memberships in professional organizations.
• Promotional Opportunities: Employees with 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government, subject to meeting minimum qualifications.
• Career Ladders: Some job classifications offer career-ladder opportunities based on competency attainment, potentially increasing salary if agency funds are available.