Accountant

Job Location: This position will be located at the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W. High St., Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

Office of Administration, Division of Accounting (OA-DOA) seeks a qualified professional for the Financial Unit.

We are seeking a proactive team player who can apply critical thinking & problem solving in order to assist state agencies and vendors with questions, inquiries and processes regarding the State Financial System.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Establishing and auditing MissouriBUYS Security
• Auditing SAM II Security forms.
• Assisting state agencies and vendors with various inquiries, processes, etc. regarding MissouriBUYS.
• Process correction documents for SAM II Financial
• Process agency requests and review reports.
• Contribute to the 1099 process for OA-DOA.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of State Statutes, Code of State Regulations, Statewide and OA Policies relating to accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of SAM II Financial and the Data Warehouse.
• Advanced knowledge of MissouriBUYS.
• Ability to create reports and spreadsheets in Microsoft Access and Excel
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the unit and with other OA divisions.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices and ability to apply them to varied accounting transactions.
• Ability to perform detailed work using statistical and financial data.
• Two or more years of experience as a Senior Accounts Assistant with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency

OR

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in Accounting; and, two or more years of professional business or governmental accounting experience including the processing of financial data which requires the interpretation and application of established accounting procedures.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov

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