Financial Services Specialist Series (Financial Planning)

  • State of Missouri
  • Jefferson City, Missouri
  • Jun 14, 2024
Full Time Accounting and Finance Planning and Development
  • Salary: $50,883.12 per Year USD
  • Salary Top: 50883 USD

Job Description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Central Office, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO

This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the Intermediate starting salary of $54,953.72, and a Senior starting salary of $59,350.08.

Why you’ll love this position:

The financial services specialist performs routine entry-level financial accounting, reporting, and support services activities. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What you’ll do:

  • Assist in the management and preparation of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s budget, including the department’s appropriation request books, fund financial summaries and all other documents required for the annual legislative budget request
  • Work with divisions and districts within the department to develop budgets prior to the start of each fiscal year and prepare the fiscal year-end analysis of MoDOT’s budget and actual expenditures for the department’s executive leadership team
  • Analyze appropriation balances and legislative appropriation authority to ensure funds are available throughout the fiscal year as well as research and respond to questions regarding the department’s budget
  • Prepare budget documents for Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
  • Provide ongoing analysis of the department’s revenue and expenditures and assist in preparing the department’s annual financial forecast


All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field


Special Working Conditions:

  • Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
  • Remote work location from any MoDOT facility or hybrid telework option may be considered after successful completion of probationary period. Full-time telework is not available.


More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, 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 .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

Base Pay

50,883

Job Address

Jefferson City, Missouri United States View Map