Accounting Clerk

About the role

Work with a purpose! East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, MS, is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside.

Position Summary

Reports to the business manager. Responsible for performing a variety of routine accounting duties in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Essential Functions

• Post routine journal vouchers or accounts payable vouchers, entering vouchers in registers; post subsidiary ledgers or simple cost accounting data.
• Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data.
• Maintain routine accounting records and reports in accordance with established procedures such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory control or general accounting records.
• Process insurance reports and petty cash.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical duties involving typing, filing, and accumulating data and preparation of repetitive reports.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates/detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
• It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with automated accounting systems and computer proficiency.
• One year varied and responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Academic training in bookkeeping, accounting or payroll preferred.
• Valid driver's license in the state of Mississippi or Alabama with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Pay

$15/hr.

Location

10641 HWY 80 West, Meridian, MS, 39037

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Opportunities for job advancement