Accountant - Travel

Accountant I - Travel in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$36,624.00 - $54,990.94 Annually

Location:

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number: HDS

0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES

Opening Date: 01/09/2026

1/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary: $36,624.00 – $54,990.94

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. This opportunity is within the Division of Finance, located at the State Office. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Johnson of Workforce Development at  or touya.johnson.gov.

The position will be responsible for checking the Hotel Reservation email box throughout the day to secure hotel accommodations needed by staff. Complete the hotel request form to ensure the traveler gets hotel accommodation confirmation. Maintain a spreadsheet so that proof of confirmed hotel requests can be entered for supporting documentation for billing purposes. Request room blocks for conferences and training.

Receive invoices, pull supporting documentation, prepare Form 1408 paperwork for signatures, and verify that debts have not been reconciled before proceeding with paperwork to process an invoice. Provide feedback to vendors regarding payment details. Responsible for the after-hours phone line for one quarter out of the year. Process Direct Bill Applications. Answer calls. Assist with printing travel vouchers, date stamping, and verifying the travel vouchers.

Also responsible for assisting with other assignments as needed within the department.

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 travel department. Also, be able to pay attention to details.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Agency

Preferred Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, or directly related field; and experience: zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in auditing and/or accounting work.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

Contact:
Touya Johnson of Workforce Development at  or touya.johnson.gov