Accountant II

Accountant II in 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$43,509.31 - $59,390.21 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

RKN

7210 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Opening Date

01/20/2026

1/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$43,509.31

$59,390.21

Our mission, at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, is to safeguard Mississippi and its citizens by fostering a culture of preparedness, executing timely response during disaster, and quickly restoring quality of life post event. Emergency Management is a comprehensive approach for administering and governing efforts in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. To inquire about this position, please contact Sumar Davis .

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is recruiting for an Accountant II within the Office of Finance and Accounting. This Time-Limited position will be responsible for organizing documentation related to the FEMA reimbursement process for agency expenses. Employees at this level apply professional and technical accounting knowledge to undertake analysis and interpretations of financial information and data in accordance with general and government accounting practices and principles.

Accountable for working under the guidance or within the framework of established processes, systems, practices, and regulations, and applying those to perform work, research information, and make evaluations and recommendations. This position will be responsible for assisting with the enhancement of the FEMA reimbursement process for the Agency.
*** Please note this position is with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and ALL MEMA’s positions can be called back to work outside the standard work schedule. A drug screen and background check may be required for hires and promotions. Additionally, a credit check may be conducted for individuals responsible for financial, human resources, and information technology matters. If you are recommended for hire or promotion, you may need to submit proof of the credentials (such as a license, certificate, or official transcript) listed on your State of Mississippi Application.

MEMA has the authority to verify the accuracy of any information recorded on your application.

Accounting skills, analytical skills, good communication skills, ability to pay close attention to details, and ability to work well with others.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience and/or appropriate certification.

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications

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