Accounting Generalist II - Central Office Financial Operations

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced accountant to perform professional accounting responsibilities, oversee accounts payable/receivable, and ensure compliance with state procedures. You will interpret financial data, monitor fund balances, and assist with budget preparation and cost allocation planning.

Requires at least three years in accounting, high school diploma or GED, and ability to supervise clerical staff.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in accounting (state government preferred).
• Experience interpreting and presenting financial data; knowledge of budgeting and cost allocation is a plus.
• Garnishments, contracts and grants familiarity is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional accounting responsibilities related to interpretation, processing, approval and presentation of financial data.
• Process and oversee accounts payable and receivable; monitor accounts and fund balances; ensure compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Review and approve processing of invoices, vouchers, adjustments, refunds and expenditures; investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!

Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

• Performs professional/supervisory accounting responsibilities related to interpretation/processing/ approval/presentation of financial data
• Processes/oversees accounts payable and receivable/monitors accounts/fund balances/ensures compliance with established procedures/principles/statutes/regulations
• Reviews/approves the processing of invoices/vouchers/adjustments/refunds/expenditures/ disbursements in accordance with established financial procedures/investigates discrepancies/recommends and takes appropriate corrective action within established guidelines
• Interprets/applies garnishments to ensure adherence to procedures and regulations
• Reviews pay rate changes/adjusts withholdings/responds to interrogatories
• Monitors contracts and grants to ensure compliance/accomplishes drawdown of funds based upon established schedules/identifies and resolves discrepancies
• Verifies/prepares/presents financial data used in the budget process including budget estimates based on projected level of activities
• Assists in the preparation/planning/development/implementation of cost allocation plans, the planning/development/implementation of procedures and policies, and compiling/preparing/analyzing/ presenting detailed financial statements, reports, and data
• Provides direction/supervision of clerical and technical staff, in the preparation and maintenance of financial data and related documents and exercises independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties
• Receives general administrative direction and performs other related work

Minimum Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as an Accounts Assistant with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
• One or more years as an Accounting Generalist I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System: and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
• Four or more years of experience in business/government accounting (Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that include earned credit hours in accounting, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year).

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years! If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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