Senior Accounts Assistant

Office of Administration, Division of Accounting (OA-DOA) seeks a qualified professional for the Facilities Management Design & Construction Unit (FMDC).

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 purchasing and payable needs.

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.

• Review requests for purchases from FMDC.
• Approve requests in MissouriBUYS.
• Process invoices for payment in MissouriBUYS and SAM II.
• Enter journal vouchers for payment corrections and modifications.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail, analytical skills, and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and complete tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Working knowledge of the SAM II Financial System and MissouriBUYS.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel is desired, but not required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the unit and with other OA divisions.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices and ability to apply them to varied Accounting transactions

• Two or more years of financial experience with a governmental agency or a private sector accounting, finance or brokerage firm.

OR

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in Accounting. (Business or governmental accounting experience (above entry level) involving the maintenance or recording of financial data may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required college education.)

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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