Senior Accounts Assistant

  • State of Missouri
  • Jefferson City, Missouri
  • Jul 17, 2024
Full Time Accounting and Finance
  • Salary: $39,486-$45,580 per Year USD
  • Salary Top: 45580 USD

Job Description

Job Location: This position will be located at 920 Wildwood Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109

Why you’ll love this position:

We are seeking an energetic person, who is detail oriented, to join our team. If you enjoy a challenging face-paced environment, this is the job for you. This position is integral to various cash management activities within the department, including tracking and updating of accounts receivables; reviewing and applying daily deposits; and reconciling receipts for various funds and programs.

  • Review daily deposits for accuracy and compile reports to close out each day's deposit
  • Maintain and update the department's accounts receivable system
  • Prepare or approve various documents in the state's financial system
  • Monitor email inboxes and assist with responses in a timely manner
  • Serve as back up to other team members to ensure forward movement of the division
  • Work hand in hand with team members to ensure data integrity
  • Identify issues, evaluate options, and recommend solutions
  • Utilize Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, Internet, and the state's financial system to complete duties


Minimum Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Highly organized, proactive and possess strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exercise independence, judgment, and initiative in the performance of their duties.


Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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 .

Base Pay

39,486

Job Address

Jefferson City, Missouri United States View Map