Intermediate Accountant-Grants Specialist

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 16, 2025
  • Salary: $61,541.24 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:61541
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Fundraising or Grants Administration
  • Job Description

    The Division or Finance and Administrative Services (DFAS) is seeking applications for a Grant Specialist (Intermediate Accountant) to join our Grants Unit located in Cole County.

    Job Posting Number: 4028 8680004

    Semi-Monthly Salary: $2,564.22

    Annual Salary: $61,541.24

    Job Location: This position will be located at the Broadway State Office Building; 221 West High, 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.

    The Division of Finance and Administrative Services-Grants Unit is the Department’s financial team responsible for cost allocation and financial reporting. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the team and play a key role in the efficient and accurate completion of the financial processes that support the Department’s mission to empower Missourians to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.

    The work hours for this position are 8:00 to 5:00, Monday through Friday.

    What you’ll do:

    • Prepare federal fund disclosure forms and complete FFATA reporting.

    • Compile financial data to assist with the timely and accurate completion of cost allocation processes and financial reporting.

    • Monitor and reconcile expenditures to ensure appropriate funding is coded, requested, and drawn.

    • Maintain a highly organized and accurate audit trail to support all work products.

    • Assist with preparing responses to inquiries regarding federal financial participation and financial reports, including accurate and timely state and federal audit resolution.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience and/or appropriate certification. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
    • Experience in cost allocation, federal grant administration and/or financial auditing is preferred.


    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Proficient use of Microsoft Excel.

    • Great attention to detail and highest degree of accuracy in work products.

    • Ability to work independently and effectively manage time to meet deadlines.

    • Ability to evaluate trends and outliers, identify problems, and recommend appropriate action.

    • Ability to research, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, or other guidance to cost allocation and financial reporting processes.

    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 .
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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