Job Title: Accountant I
Where: Office of State Courts Administrator, Jefferson City, MO (the home office is in Jefferson City, however, position may be filled regionally with candidates located within Northwest, Northeast, Southwest or Southeast regions of the State of Missouri)
Full-time: 40 hours
Starting Salary: $49,658
A career with the Office of State Courts Administrator will provide you the opportunity to work with a variety of exceptional, hardworking people and gain valuable work experiences. It takes many types of talent to advance the mission of the Missouri Judiciary and keep operations running smoothly. We have opportunities for individuals seeking meaningful work in providing administrative, business and information technology services to the Missouri courts.
We are recruiting to fill an Accountant I position to perform entry level professional accounting work for the courts. Work involves assisting with onsite visits to court offices to provide training on accounting procedures and assist with performing internal reviews of financial accounting systems. Work may also include writing and editing manuals or other procedures.
Other key responsibilities include: - Assisting in conducting reviews of manual and automated accounting systems and preparing reports on the operating effectiveness of the procedures as performed; evaluating proposed changes, and making recommendations for changes.
- Performing monitoring procedures used to review various accounting issues in the courts and summarizes the results of the reviews in a clear and concise manner.
- Evaluating automated accounting software packages and providing recommendations on standards for automated accounting systems.
Desired skills and knowledge: - Knowledge of accounting principles and methods and the ability to apply established methods to varied accounting problems, interpret financial data, and prepare complete and accurate accounting reports.
- Knowledge of project management including time management, accounting and budgeting, purchasing, and other procedures.
- Ability to classify accounting transactions, maintain and reconcile accounts, close accounts and prepare reports and statements.
Minimum qualifications: (The following statement represents the minimum education and experience which will be used to determine qualifications of applicants. Additional experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.)
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study or court management. May require a CPA
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and have a strong commitment to diversity in all its forms. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who will assist us in demonstrating our essential values of excellence, integrity, justice, stewardship, teamwork and partnership.
- Assisting in conducting reviews of manual and automated accounting systems and preparing reports on the operating effectiveness of the procedures as performed; evaluating proposed changes and making recommendations for changes.
- Assists and conducts court staff training seminars or sessions related to accounting practices.
- Assist with and may prepare accounting guidelines, handbooks, and training materials for use by court staff.
- Assist and may provide individualized onsite training for court clerk staff on assigned principal accounting duties.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field of study or court management; may require a CPA.
Additional experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
Preferred qualifications: - Thorough knowledge of the operations of local and state court systems.
- Knowledge of theoretical and applied governmental accounting.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of specialized procedures and subject matter encountered in specific assignments.
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. More information regarding employment and benefits can be found here: OSCA Benefits . To review an interactive total compensation calculator, click the following link: Compensation Calculator
Please send inquiries regarding this position or questions regarding employment with the Office of State Courts Administrator to: OSCAHumanResources@courts.mo.gov
Closing Date/Time: 2024-04-30
