Intermediate Accountant

Job Location: This position will be located Central office Roberts Building located at 1706 E Elm Street Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

You will be joining the Department committed to a culture of teamwork and delivering excellent service to the citizens of Missouri. Division of Administrative Services Accounting Unit is a multi-faceted unit and provides growth and opportunities for development. Normal work hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, however a flexible schedule may be available.

What you will do:

• Serve as DMH’s payroll liaison with OA Accounting payroll staff.
  • Serve as DMH’s payroll expert. Must be able to obtain extensive knowledge of the State of Missouri payroll process in order to assist with questions, problems, or issues they encounter.
    
    • Process and submit documentation to OA Accounting for various payroll adjustments that are needed to correct payrolls. This includes 1PAY (adjustment to an employee’s dollar-based pay that is to occur one time only), OPAY (adjustment to an employee’s dollar-based pay that is to occur over multiple pay periods), 1DED (adjustment to withholding amounts for pre and post-tax deductions), PEND (adjustment to pending payments), and PDED (adjustment to pending deductions). Assist with other payroll issues, these include, but are not limited to, garnishment, federal levy, child support, federal lock in letters and direct deposit application questions and issues.
    
    • Process and submit DMH supplemental payroll requests. Includes reviewing requests for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting to OA for processing.
    
    • Process and submit payroll accounting adjustment (DMH PACC) documents to OA Accounting for processing. Must be familiar with funding information in order to accurately process PACCs.
    
    • Assist in the process of Central Office payroll. Work closely with CO HR staff and Financial Analysis/Payroll Unit Fiscal Manager to ensure employees are paid accurately and timely.
    
    • Reports and tasks must be completed timely and accurately.
    
    • Assist new staff in payroll and/or HR units at facilities when training is needed on payroll issues.
    
    • Calculate adjustment to withholding amounts (1DED) for retirees’ Deferred Comp deductions for Central Office employees and facility employees as requested.
    
    • Work on assigned tasks related to the new State of Missouri Accounting System.
    
    • Participate in cross-training within the Accounting Unit.
    
    • Other duties as assigned.
    
    

Qualifications- All you need for success:

• Principles of Accounting: Possess knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Analytical Stills: Ability to investigate, interpret, and analyze data and exercise sound judgement in arriving at conclusions.
• Ability to maintain discretion and the highest ethical and professional standards while managing confidential information.
• Communications: Express information effectively, using clear and convincing oral and written presentations; and respond appropriately.
• Self-Management: Possess a high level of imitative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; and have the ability to stay organized.
• Customer service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Attention to detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 credit hours in accounting or finance; AND 2-4 years of relevant experience including using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and the ability to interpret Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

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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