Intermediate Accountant- 04015028

Job Location: 912 Wildwood Dr., Jefferson City, MO

About the role

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Administration Division Liaison Services (DLS) has an immediate opening for an Intermediate Accountant. This position will be the lead for reporting analysis, reconciliation, and fund reporting. 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.

Responsibilities

• Work on assigned tasks related to the new State of Missouri Accounting system, evaluate processes, and make changes as necessary to improve operations.
• Develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and other supporting data used to make decisions/recommendations for budget worksheets and various documents requested by Division and Department management.
• Ensure SAM II structure is designed to capture costs; process journal vouchers and budget updates as needed.
• Review and monitor budget loads to ensure payroll and other payments can be processed and that the information in SAM II enables appropriate fund reporting.
• Review and monitor expenditures, encumbrances, and other obligations along with available authority each month, pay period, or as needed.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and fiscal notes responses.
• Review and analyze expenditures on a continuous basis to ensure all funds are appropriately spent within an existing timeframe.
• Coordinate special projects and tasks, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience and/or appropriate certification. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Skill in applying varied acceptable and established accounting methods to resolve financial issues.
• Skill in interpreting statistical and financial statements, presenting financial reports and statements, and mentoring staff on these tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulations and situations.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A defined pension plan
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
• 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.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Becky Harris at 573-526-8576 or becky.harris@health.mo.gov.