Highlights:If you enjoy accounting and analysis and want a job that provides behind the scenes support for persons and communities, this is the job for you! This position will work within the Office of the Director of the Department of Public Safety (DPS-DO) and will be responsible for assisting the Budget Director, general accounting practices as well as an array other task associated with grant revenues and payroll processes. This will be a supervisory position managing two accountant positions. To see information regarding the various functions of the administered by DPS-DO please go to our website at https://dps.mo.gov
What you’ll do: - Assist in monitoring the budget and legislative process, budget and expenditure tracking and reconciliation, maintaining communication with divisions, governor, and legislative budget staff.
- Assist in preparation and coordination of the annual budget for DPS.
- Monitor and analyze expenditures of DPS appropriations to ensure timely expenditures, monitor and analyze fund balances and prepare reports of fund balances.
- Review expenditures on a historical basis to project future appropriation needs.
- Complete quarterly reconciliation of Grant revenues and expenditures and complete FFR 425 reports required by DOJ and FEMA in a timely manner.
- Process new awards and adjustments in Webgrants and SAM II.
- Prepare and provide HR reports and pay period reports.
- Complete weekly/monthly drawdowns of federal funds to pay claims as requested.
- Assist in Federal Audits when required.
- Complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly reconciliations and provide budgets for program managers.
- Exercises significant independence, judgment, and initiative in the performance of assignments within established policies and procedures.
- General accounting actions in SAM II for budget updates.
- Participate in MOVERS transition meetings.
- Perform other related work as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Comprehensive knowledge of governmental budgeting and fiscal management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of general governmental accounting, auditing, and/or procurement principles, procedures, and related fiscal practices.
- Advance knowledge of reconciling.
- Intermediate knowledge of research methodology.
- Extensive knowledge of Excel, Access, and SAMII Financial.
- Intermediate knowledge of contracts, grants, and related fiscal documents.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan, organize, and complete complex assignments.
Qualifications: - Knowledge of and be able to apply Government Account Standards Board (GASB) Principles.
- Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant education and experience may substitute for deficiencies.
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 .