Director of Accounting

Job Location: 3024 Dupont Circle, Jefferson City MO 65109

Why you’ll love this position:

You will enjoy a culture of respect and inclusion. We strive to uphold our operating principles by acting with a sense of urgency, providing quality customer service, maximizing our resources, doing the right thing, putting people first, and continuously evaluating our practices and processes. This position provides vital support for life-changing programs serving thousands of Missouri citizens. If you find fulfillment in helping others achieve their goals, we’d love to have you on our team!

This is a full-time professional position under the direction of the Manager of Financial Services. This position assists leadership with all program-related fiscal matters related to the management of funds made available to the Office of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation Services.

• Supervise staff responsible for day-to-day accounting activities, evaluating workload and adjusting as necessary.
• Monitor expenditures, obligations, and appropriation capacity for multiple grants, and assist with preparation of financial reports.
• Work with DESE and OA MOVERS team on all fiscal aspects of the transition to MOVERS.
• Manage and oversee grants in the state financial systems and AWARE case management system, including regular reconciliation, and monitors funding stream priorities.
• Create and maintain internal control plan, policies and desk manuals.
• Assist in statewide implementation of electronic vendor portal for vendors, including continuous monitoring and ongoing development of efficient policies and procedures.
• Oversee processing of cancelled checks, outlawed checks, and refunds; assists with coordination of state and federal audit responses, case service authorizations and payment of invoices.
• Coordinate with DESE accounting, procurement, and budget staff as needed.
• Monitor activities under the Social Security reimbursement program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working understanding of the SAM II financial management system.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, governmental and cost accounting systems, financial planning and control, and public purchasing and contracting procedures.
• Basic knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations and the ability to apply such knowledge to Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Determinations, Independent Living, and Veterans Education.
• Ability to gather, assemble and analyze accounting data and translate into management reports.
• Ability to plan, organize and execute a routine for regular office duties, including assignment and review of the work of the fiscal staff.
• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Limited travel may be required.

Minimum Experience and Training:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in business administration, management, accounting, or a closely related field and a minimum of three years of experience in financial/fiscal administration or management
• Preferred: Master’s degree in an area listed above and state agency accounting experience

(Other qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above).

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 .

• Health insurance 1 st of the month following start date
• Generous amounts of annual and sick leave each month
• 13 paid holidays
• Retirement and deferred savings programs
• Ongoing opportunities for training and professional development

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Human Resources at 573-751-3251 or by email: vacancy@vr.dese.mo.gov

To our applicants with disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact Human Resources at 573-751-3251. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate requested needs. TTY/TDD users: Relay Missouri Service: 573-751-0881.

Notice to Applicants: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas through INS.

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