Accountant (4105019)

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking an organized, detail‑oriented professional to support grant processing for the Department. Based in Jefferson City, you will oversee daily workflows, assist with awarding processes, and ensure data integrity across the grant database and financial system.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of relevant experience; strong communication and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or 0–2 years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• Highly organized, proactive and possess strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exercise independence, judgment, and initiative in the performance of duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily process flow for divisional processing teams.
• Work with DHSS divisions to ensure consistent purchasing and payment processing.
• Analyze payment requests using federal, state, and departmental guidelines.
• Approve various payment documents in the state financial system.
• Communicate effectively with and assist program team members.
• Maintain data integrity and grant files across systems.
• Assist with process improvement projects for the bureau.
• Provide training and guidance to new team members as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Detail oriented

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

State financial system

Grant database

Job description

Job Location: This position will be located at 920 Wildwood Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why You’ll Love This Position

We are seeking an energetic person, who is detailed oriented, to join our team. If you enjoy a challenging and fast-paced environment, this is the job for you. This position is integral to various grant support activities for the department, including processing grant awards, utilizing the state's financial system, and the grant database.

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.

• Oversee daily process flow for divisional processing teams
• Work with various DHSS divisions to ensure consistent and accurate purchasing and payment processing
• Analyze payment requests utilizing federal, state, and departmental guidelines
• Approve various payment documents utilizing the state financial system
• Communicate effectively with and assist program team members
• Work hand in hand with team members to ensure data integrity
• Utilize Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, Internet, and the state's financial system to complete duties
• Serve as back-up to other team members to ensure forward movement for the division
• Maintaining and updating grant files
• Assist with projects for the bureau in relation to process improvement
• Review tasks and recommend process improvements related to the position
• Provide training and guidance to new team members as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• Highly organized, proactive and possess strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exercise independence, judgment, and initiative in the performance of their duties.

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.

Deanna Tillison, [e-mail]