Intermediate Accountant-1.14.25

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 15, 2025
  • Salary: $57,791.97 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:57791
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Job Description

    The Division of Finance and Administrative Services is seeking applications for an Intermediate Accountant in the Payroll/Accounts Payable Unit in Cole County .

    Job Posting Number: 4040 8680015

    Semi-Monthly Salary: $2,408.00

    Annual Salary: $57,791.97

    Job Location: This position is located at the 3418 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, MO.

    Why you’ll love this position: The Department of Social Services (DSS) partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

    What you’ll do:

    • Administer Labor Distribution Profile (LDPR) in SAM II HR; creating, modifying and determining appropriate distribution for charging pay work events.
    • Prepare semi-monthly DSS payroll expenditure reports and payroll appropriation estimates.
    • Receive and research requests from Divisions for payroll Journal Vouchers to enter into SAM II HR.
    • Respond to inquiries from Divisional Fiscal Liaisons/Human Resources/Upper Management for payroll expenditure information.
    • Provide backup to the Assistance Payment Unit to process and approve payments in SAM II Financial.
    • 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 guidelines.


    Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience and/or appropriate certification. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Strong organizational skills with attention to details.
    • Knowledge of SAM II HR and SAM II Financial.
    • Knowledge of accounting procedures and office methods and practices.
    • Ability to make mathematical 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.
    • Regular and reliable attendance REQUIRED as this position deals with highly time sensitive information.


    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 .
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