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The Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services is recruiting a contract worker for the position of Internal Services Accounting Specialist through a one-year contract procurement. The primary responsibilities include assisting with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preparation and review, conducting internal audits and inventory management, performing financial reporting and cash reconciliation, managing special fund billing reconciliation, and completing special projects as assigned. Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of three years of GAAP experience and hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, and should include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references sent to the Human Resources department via email at humanresources@its.ms.gov or delivered in person at 3771 Eastwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39211. All applicants are subject to fingerprinting and background checks as part of the selection process. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Hailey Tucker at hailey.tucker@its.ms.gov or 601-432-8000.

The contract compensation is $57 per hour, not to exceed $59,280 annually, with all employment taxes withheld and matched by the state. The contract worker will not be classified as an independent contractor and will be treated as a direct employee of the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information is identified in the procurement documentation. No existing technology integration requirements or infrastructure specifications are outlined in the opportunity. The posting was released on April 22, 2026, providing interested candidates with approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their applications prior to the May 7, 2026 deadline.