Accounting Clerk

Management and Training Corporation•Meridian, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk reports to the business manager and performs routine accounting duties in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives. Duties include processing accounting entries and vouchers, maintaining accounting records and reports, handling insurance reports and petty cash, and performing clerical tasks. The role also supports positive social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when needed, and maintains accountability for staff, inmates/detainees, and property while following safety practices. Other duties may be assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities, as determined by management. The position is full-time and located at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi. Annual in-service training requirements must be completed successfully.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Computer proficiency.
Valid driver’s license in Mississippi or Alabama with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated accounting systems.
One year of varied and responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience.
Academic training in bookkeeping, accounting, or payroll.

Responsibilities

Post routine journal vouchers or accounts payable vouchers, enter vouchers in registers, and post subsidiary ledgers or simple cost-accounting data.
Perform routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data.
Maintain routine accounting records and reports according to established procedures, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory control, or general accounting records.
Process insurance reports and petty cash.
Perform clerical duties such as typing, filing, accumulating data, and preparing repetitive reports.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates/detainees, and property, and adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities.