Senior Accounts Assistant

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 12, 2026
  • Salary: $45,579.00 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:45579
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Job Description

    Job Location: This position will be located at 920 Wildwood Dr., Jefferson City, MO.

    Why you’ll love this position:

    Are you looking for a fun, exciting and team to be a part of? Then this is for you! The DHSS/Health Fiscal Services (HFS), seeks a qualified professional for the Purchasing Unit. As a team member of HFS, you will be at the center of all purchasing and payment preparation for the department. Senior Accounts Assistants in this position work with multiple divisions and programs within DHSS, developing skills and knowledge of governmental accounting in a fun, fast paced, team orientated environment.

    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 requests for purchases.
    • Prepare purchase orders using MissouriBuys and SAMII accounting systems.
    • Process invoices for payment using MissouriBuys and SAMII accounting systems.
    • Review documents for accuracy such as P-Card statements, purchase requests, vendor invoices.


    Minimum Qualifications:

    • 3-5 years of relevant experience (Substitutions may be allowed).
    • High School Diploma or equivalent.


    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 .

    Kylee Goodrich, Accountant Supervisor, Kylee.Goodrich@health.mo.gov
  • 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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