Office Manager
Salary
$36,624.00 Annually
Location
36 - LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9047-0733-20260604LAF
Department
0733 - MS STATE VETERANS HOMES SYSTEM
Opening Date
06/04/2026
Closing Date
6/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$36,624.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$36,624.00
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-3 years of experience.
About the Agency
Mississippi Veterans Affairs' mission is to honor veterans and their dependents through superior service, care, and assistance. For more information about the position, contact the Division of Human Resources at humanresources@msva.ms.gov
About the Position
This vacancy is located at the State Veterans Home in Oxford, MS. The duties include Posting room and board payments to residents accounts in the Financial Accounting System. Reconcile the procurement card account and other related processes. Update staff on state contract pricing and listing information. Prepare requisitions and order supplies. Work with vendors and agency employees to resolve any issues or disputes with payments. Basic accounting principles and concepts, accounts payable, and budgeting. Candidate should be a self-starter, be able to work independently, and as part of a team. Prepare internal monthly and quarterly reports. Ensuring all paperwork is completed when closing out a resident account according to VA requirements. Day-to-day duties of verifying deposits, handling withdrawals, and issuing money to residents, etc. Recording transactions, which involves logging checks, money orders, and cash into the residents accounts in the Financial Accounting System. Keeping residents personal information confidential. Must have written and oral communication skills to handle inquiries and keep accurate records. Ability to understand the principles and procedures of bookkeeping and record-keeping. Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, etc. Submit purchase order requests into the Mississippi Accountability System for Government Information and Collaboration (MAGIC). Maintaining bookkeeping databases and spreadsheets and updating information as needed. Developing strong relationships with cross-functional teams and departments. Working closely with the Administrator with all staff teams. This position is the entry-level of professional procurement work. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for all phases of a purchasing program and for retaining information for analyzing and preparing reports on current market prices. The work involves planning, developing, and maintaining modern, economical purchasing policies and procedures for the procurement of a wide variety and a large volume of materials, supplies, and equipment; and direction and analysis of contract proposals and negotiations and the review of a wide range of commodity items. The work also includes responsibility for the investigation of current market prices and trends. Incumbents receive limited supervision from a supervisor/manager and may oversee the work of lower-level procurement personnel. (This is a Non-State, TIME-LIMITED (14) position).
What youll need to be Successful
Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent customer service skills, strong attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a cohesive team.
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Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406