NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
Accountant III - County Funds
83 - STATEWIDE, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $96K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Accountant III for the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. The role involves reviewing and approving service requests, bank statements, and ensuring proper management of children's funds across counties.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review and approve all service requests entered in MACWIS prior to the bookkeeper issuing a purchase order in MACWIS for services. This responsibility includes ensuring all policy requirements are met and the appropriate support documentation is provided
Monthly review and approve bank statements and reconciliations for all counties within their assigned regions. * State office staff handles this duty where there are vacancies*
Frequently monitor account ledgers and balances to ensure all children’s funds are accounted for in the county bank accounts
Review and approve cash and donation logs
Review and enter all shopping carts for their assigned regions. * Not active*
Oversee the use of the State Procurement card for their assigned regions. *Not active*
Verify and complete the annual verification for Social Security recipients in custody
Develop and implement appropriate corrective action plans to address audit findings
Qualification
Required
Must be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines
Be an effective team leader/player
Have good communication skills
Understand the importance of confidentiality in the payroll dept
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 4-5 years of experience and/or appropriate certification
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related fields
Experience in payroll and reconciling
Benefits
Health/Prescription Insurance
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Optional Insurances
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Military Leave
Holidays
Retirement Programs
Deferred Compensation
State Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Training
Promotional Opportunities
Career Ladders
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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