Senior Accounts Assistant

Job Location: This position will be located at the Harry S Truman State Office Building 301 W High St Jefferson City, MO 65101

Office of Administration, Division of Accounting (OA-DOA) seeks an energetic person, who is detailed oriented, to join our Payroll team. If you enjoy a challenging and fast-paced environment with deadlines, this is the job for you.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Review and analyze payroll checks before distribution to State agencies.
• Assist with entry of statewide direct deposit forms.
• Review and analyze vendor checks prior distribution.
• Review MCHCP lump sum deductions.
• Review imputed wages for W2 accuracy.
• Review deceased employees are set up correctly for W2’s.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of State Statutes, Code of State Regulations, Statewide and OA Policies relating to payroll.
• Working knowledge of SAM II HR, SAM II Financial and the Data Warehouse.
• Know how to create reports and spreadsheets in Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the unit and with other OA divisions.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices and ability to apply them to varied accounting transactions.
• Two or more years of financial experience with a governmental agency or a private sector accounting, finance or brokerage firm.

OR

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in Accounting. (Business or governmental accounting experience (above entry level) involving the maintenance or recording of financial data may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required college education.)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

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 .

OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov

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