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Accounting Manager

State of Mississippi • Remote (MS, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Accounting Manager

Location: 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 9436-0201-20241029hi

Opening Date: 10/29/2024

Closing Date: 11/4/2024 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary: $74,309.00

Agency Maximum Salary: $111,574.00

About the Agency: MDE seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. To inquire about this position, please contact Elisha Campbell at ECampbell@mdek12.org.

Position Overview: The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking an Accounting Manager for the Office of Budget and Planning. The office will provide technical assistance and training to Department staff regarding budget-related matters.

Responsibilities:

Establishment and maintenance of the agency's budget, including state appropriations and grant funds in MAGIC.
Delivering timely and accurate monthly budget reports.
Preparing the agency's annual budget request for all funds and submitting to the Legislative Budget Office (LBO) and Department of Finance and Administration (DFA).
Functioning as the agency's liaison with LBO.
Maintenance of payroll coding and funding to assist with filling vacant PINs.
Providing technical assistance and training on budgeting to program offices.
Calculating and submitting the annual indirect cost proposed rate to the United States Department of Education (USDE).
Providing strategic financial input to leadership and advising them on issues that may affect the agency.
Enhancing, developing, implementing and enforcing the agency's budgeting policies and procedures.
Developing, managing and mentoring the budget staff.
Ensuring the department is in compliance with internal procedures and policies.
Assisting the Accounting Director in preparing year-end GAAP package.

Qualifications:

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or a Master's degree in Accounting or Business and/or a license in Public Accounting (CPA).
Knowledgeable of all budgeting and accounting functions including financial reporting and grants management.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations applicable to budgeting and accounting functions.
Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 7-8 years of experience.
MAGIC experience is a plus.
Experience in preparing training documents and presentations.
Previous employment must have been in an administrative, professional capacity in the area of accounting or budgeting.