Accountant

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri’s Office of Administration, Division of Accounting seeks a qualified professional for the Purchasing and Accounts Payable Unit. The role requires applying critical thinking to support 14 consolidated state agencies, handling purchasing, payments, and journal entries.

The position involves background checks and work authorization in the U.S. The department notes that base pay is described, with potential pay differentials added to total compensation.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices and ability to apply them to varied accounting transactions.
• Two or more years of experience as a Senior Accounts Assistant with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in Accounting; and, two or more years of professional business or governmental accounting experience including the processing of financial data which requires the interpretation and application of established accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Purchasing and Accounts Payable functions
• Prepare, audit and approve requests to purchase of goods and services
• Prepare, audit and approve purchase orders using MissouriBuys and SAMI
• Prepare, audit and approve invoices for payment using MissouriBuys and SAMII
• Prepare, review and approve journal vouchers for payment corrections and modifications
• Prepare and approve cash deposits for refunds from vendors to state funds
• Manage Fixed Assets and oversee the physical year-end checkout/reconciliation
• Manage the processing of monthly and quarterly payments for debt obligations
• Monitor and resolve budget and funding issues for purchases and payments
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Accounting knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree with 15 accounting hours + 2+ years accounting experience

Tools

SAM II System

MissouriBuys

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Office of Administration, Division of Accounting (OA-DOA) seeks a qualified professional for the Purchasing and Accounts Payable Unit within OA-DOA.

We are seeking a proactive team player who can apply critical thinking and problem solving in order to assist with the purchasing and accounts payable needs for the 14 consolidated state agencies OA supports.

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.

• Oversight of Purchasing and Accounts Payable functions
• Prepare, audit and approve requests to purchase of goods and services
• Prepare, audit and approve purchase orders using MissouriBuys and SAMI
• Prepare, audit and approve invoices for payment using MissouriBuys and SAMII
• Prepare, review and approve journal vouchers for payment corrections and modifications
• Prepare and approve cash deposits for refunds from vendors to state funds
• Manage Fixed Assets and oversee the physical year-end checkout/reconciliation
• Manage the processing of monthly and quarterly payments for debt obligations
• Monitor and resolve budget and funding issues for purchases and payments
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the SAM II Financial System
• Working knowledge of MissouriBuys
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access is desired, but not required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the unit and with other Agencies
• Ability to initiate, process and review reports as needed for various processes
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices and ability to apply them to varied accounting transactions
• Two or more years of experience as a Senior Accounts Assistant with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency

OR

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in Accounting; and, two or more years of professional business or governmental accounting experience including the processing of financial data which requires the interpretation and application of established accounting procedures.

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.

Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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.