Accounts Assistant - 3DAS084

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please Note : The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Administrative Support Accounting Program, and will be located at the Lewis & Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

These two positions are an integral part of an accounting team who serves others while working to increase the transparency, accuracy, and timeliness of accounts payable and receivable data. The successful candidates will be a vital part of a small unit whose role is perform fiscal analysis, research and resolve problems, and provide financial information working with staff across the department in the area of accounts payable and receivable. Ability to problem solve, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines are important skills. If you are motivated and energetic, and enjoy serving others, this job is for you.

• Data entry of payment documents into State of Missouri’s financial systems (SAM II and MissouriBuys).
• Ensure necessary and correct accounting codes are used for payments and receipts.
• Review invoices for accuracy and compliance with state and federal policies and procedures.
• Review and follow up on payment related questions and issues related to department payments.
• Run and analyze ad hoc reports to identify incorrect coding and assist with training department team members on how to code payments correctly.
• Review journal voucher requests for appropriateness, accuracy, and submit for review.
• Research problems and questions related to bill payment, accounts receivables, interagency bills, fixed assets, and purchasing documents submitted by department team members.
• Perform functions in the preparation, maintenance, recording, and examination of financial data.
• Review financial documents to determine accuracy of figures and mathematical computations; identify discrepancies and take authorized corrective action.
• Balance incoming funds and prepare bank deposits.
• Record and distribute expenditures according to a cost allocation plan; research, prepare, verify, and/or disburse authorized refunds and adjustments.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Customer Service : Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Teamwork : Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Self-Management : Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience. (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in verbal or written form.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Shauna Strope, at 573-522-6381 or shauna.strope@dnr.mo.gov

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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