Accounting Technician III - Travel / Jackson, MS

This Opportunity is for an Accounting Technician III -- Travel 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 Johnson of Workforce Development at 601-301-8494 or touya.johnson@mdcps.ms.gov About The Position This is a time limited position. The Accounting Technician III is responsible for a range of travel-related duties, including supporting, coordinating, and processing employee travel for the agency. The position also provides backup support for managing travel email inboxes, resolving issues and inquiries, printing travel vouchers, compiling DFA originals, and processing hotel reservations and invoices. They ensure that all travel arrangements and payments are accurate, compliant with policy, and efficiently handled. Essential Travel Duties and Responsibilities: Reviewing and verifying travel vouchers and expense report and policy compliance. Enter approved voucher expenses into SPAHRS for payment. Run preliminary and final SPAHRS reports. Processing travel reimbursements and entering expenses into SPAHRS. Process and reconcile travel advances. Coordinating travel arrangements (hotels, flights, transportation) Coordinate hotel accommodation for employees, ensuring all reservations comply with travel policies. Review and process hotel invoices for payment. Providing support and guidance to employees regarding travel procedures. What you'll need to be Successful 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 of confidentiality in the Finance dept. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 3-5 years of experience. Hiring agency preferred qualifications: Successful employees will need to have a bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related fields. Have experience in payroll and reconciling.