Accountant

Job Description:

Accountant

Description

Job Location: This position will be located at 2302 Militia Drive, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

This is entry-level professional accounting work in the interpretation and application of conceptual accounting principles and techniques according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

What you’ll do:

This position requires cooperation, punctuality, good organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work with multiple programs. The successful candidate will need to possess a positive attitude and enjoy a team environment.

Primary duties include:

• Monitoring and reconciling expenditures to ensure appropriate funding is coded and maintaining regular contact with project managers by providing budget sheets once a month.
• Assist Program manager in bi-yearly budget preparation with carryover funding and yearly budget in a timely manner
• Review and audit grant transactions for compliance with agency/state/federal policy and procedures.
• Projections of the payroll to the governing grant Agency by the 10 th of each month
• Payments through the SAM II Financial System
• Maintain the Wex cards and process the billings and rebates.
• Single Audits
• Other job duties as assigned.

This description may not include all the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this position.

Normal work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. However, overtime or unusual working hours may be required during an emergency event. Software program experience requirements: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Occasional same day or overnight travel may be required.

Typical Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

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

All you need for success:

• Knowledge of accounting procedures and office methods and practices.
• Ability to make mathematic calculations. Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to review financial documents for accuracy with attention to details.
• Ability to maintain automated and manual financial records.
• Knowledge of basic research methods related to financial transactions.
• Ability to identify and resolve transactional issues.
• Skill in using automated financial systems.
• Ability to apply accounting principles and practices to varied levels of accounting transactions.
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to accounting staff.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques. Skill in interpreting statistical and financial statements, presenting financial reports and statements, and mentoring staff on these tasks.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations, agency policies, and procedures associated with areas of assignment.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Skill in providing clarification of technical financial issues in an understandable manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulations and situations.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Access, and the SAM II financial system.

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.

If you have questions about this position please contact: DPS.HumanResources@dps.mo.gov

Salary:

$56,293.68-$59,108.40 per Year