Assistant Finance​/Business Administrator

Assistant Finance/Business Administrator in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$70,000.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

Hs

0021 - PEER COMMITTEE

Opening Date

01/16/2026

2/13/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$70,000.00

$70,000.00

PEER’s mission is to improve the economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of state government through its reviews of state agency programs and issues. PEER seeks to achieve its mission through performance evaluations and expenditure reviews of state government programs and issues, background investigations of gubernatorial and other appointments requiring Senate confirmation, fiscal notes estimating changes to revenues and expenditures that would result from passage of a bill or concurrent resolution, resource- and content-limited research assistance to individual legislators upon request, audits of Department of Corrections’ compliance with purchasing regulations and inventory controls by the corrections auditor, support of the Legislature’s efforts to revitalize performance budgeting, and internal oversight of its own programs to ensure that they are delivered efficiently and effectively to the Legislature and the public.

Through its oversight function, PEER provides the Mississippi Legislature, as a whole, with objective, timely, and responsive analysis of issues of concern relating to government functioning. PEER takes exception to things that have gone wrong, explains why they went wrong, and suggests ways to correct the problem. PEER also provides evaluative reports that examine the value of government programs. In the conduct of its work, PEER places utmost value on the accuracy, objectivity, timeliness, thoroughness and relevance of its work products and on the honesty, integrity, efficiency, and professionalism of its staff in executing the Committee’s work.

PEER seeks to utilize the most rigorous research tools available in conducting its analyses, while communicating the results of its analyses clearly and concisely in language and graphics easily understood by the layperson. Any questions regarding the position, please forward to: director.gov

• Reviews invoices and reconciles invoices to supporting purchasing documents.
• Makes payments to vendors.
• Maintains accounting records in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Prepares financial and other reports for submission to the Department of Finance and Administration.
• Maintains personnel records.
• Maintains current information and forms regarding employment benefits and with holdings.
• Maintains payroll records for preparation of reports required of state and federal agencies.
• Purchases office supplies and maintains inventory.
• Oversees the office space for safety and compliance.
• Assist with the preparation of the budget request for submission.
• Maintains inventory of capital outlay items.
• Maintains petty cash.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The person in this position must be a strategic partner who uses soft skills to turn data into business value while navigating an AI-integrated workplace. Beyond meticulous attention to detail for ensuring record accuracy, you must master data storytelling and communication to translate complex financial concepts for non-finance teams, such as marketing or operations. Success requires high emotional intelligence to manage stress during tight deadlines and critical thinking to identify the "why" behind numerical trends rather than just reporting the "what".

Furthermore, as automation handles routine tasks, your value lies in adaptability, a proactive commitment to continuous learning, and the ethical discretion necessary for managing sensitive organizational and financial information.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 5-6 years of experience. Hiring agency preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, business administration, or a related field. Relevant work experience. Proficiency with computers.

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Employer State of Mississippi

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

Full-Time | $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually | Closes in 1 week