The
Division or Finance and Administrative Services (DFAS) is seeking applications for
two Senior Accounts Assistant to join our team in the
Accounts Payable Unit, located in
Cole County.
Job Posting Number: 4040 8682001 & 4040 8680013
Semi-Monthly: $1,824.29
Annual Salary: $43,782.96
Job Location: This position will be located at the Knipp Building; 3418 Knipp Dr., Jefferson City, MO.
Why you’ll love this position: This is an advanced professional position accountable for performing advanced professional accounting work that is wide in scope and complexity. Employees at this level apply advanced accounting and financial theory to develop and implement statewide accounting policies, procedures, and systems. Senior Accountants ensure integrity, accuracy, and control of data and fund expenditures. Work at this level requires working under the guidance of statewide accounting policies and includes uniquely complex issues with many unknowns, and significant risk to the State.
What you’ll do: This position is part of an investigative unit assigned to a statewide investigative program.
Perform professional accounting responsibilities related to the interpretation, processing, approval, and presentation of invoices for goods and services billed to the Department of Social Services; investigates discrepancies in the documentation provided; recommends and takes appropriate corrective action within established
Ensure proper coding is applied to payment documents. Coding is critical for proper department and state financial reporting and for claiming federal and other grant funds to support DSS programs.
Correspond with DSS staff regarding payment related issues, as well as educates staff on DSS financial policies, procedures, statutes, and
Review expense accounts in accordance with established DSS travel policy and procedures. Correspond with DSS staff regarding the documented errors to revise or correct expense accounts to be in compliance with state and department policy as necessary, as well as educate staff on DSS travel guidelines. Approve expense accounts in the SAMII financial system for payment.
Exercise independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties; receives general administrative
Key Responsibilities include: - Data Entry of SAM II Payments.
- Review and Approval of SAM II Payments entered by staff.
- Reviewing and follow-up on Payment related Issues with DSS Staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications Ability to work well independently and resolve complex problems using a high degree of business management and team building skills, and effectively supervise others.
Ability to communicate information in a clear, concise and timely manner.
Ability to collect and analyze fiscal and statistical data and accurately prepare financial reports.
Ability to evaluate reporting trends and outliers, identify problems, and recommend appropriate action.
Ability to understand and apply state and federal policies, rules, and procedures of grant reporting and claiming.
Ability to organize information, manage time and effectively prioritize multiple deadlines.
Establish and maintain effective professional relationships across all agencies.
Skill in the use of personal computers, spreadsheets and word processing software and other state and federal reporting systems/programs.
Knowledge of accounting procedures and office methods and practices.
Ability to make mathematic calculations.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to review financial documents for accuracy with attention to details.
Ability to maintain automated and manual financial records.
Knowledge of basic research methods related to financial transactions.
Ability to identify and resolve transactional issues.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience and/or appropriate certification. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. RECRUITMENT AREA: All qualified applicants.
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 .
