Accounting Specialist: Budgets, Audits & Forecasts

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, vision, and

Paid holidays

Paid leave accrual

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring an Accounting Specialist I to manage financial statements, ensure GAAP compliance, and support agency budgeting and audits.

Candidates should have 2+ years in government accounting or 6+ years in business/government accounting, with eligibility for credit-hour substitutions. The role offers strong benefits and a path for professional growth within the department.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as an Accounting Specialist I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System OR six+ years of professional experience in business or government accounting.
• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that includes credit hours in accounting, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies/interprets conceptual accounting principles in the preparation/analysis of financial statements and determines the appropriateness of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP/agency specific/state/federal requirements.
• Analyzes accounts payable/accounts receivable/payroll/fixed assets/fund accountability ensuring regulatory compliance and appropriateness of financial transactions; prepares/reviews supporting documentation/explains accounting events in conformance with GAAP and GASB.
• Assists with development of agency policies/procedures for grant applications and awards; reviews grant disbursements/investigates discrepancies/recommends/takes appropriate corrective action.
• Prepares/reviews financial information requested by internal/state/federal auditors; responds to audits and corrective action plans, and monitors progress/reviews data/prepares fiscal notes in response to legislative requests/exercises considerable independence, judgment, and initiative in the performance of assignments within established policies and procedures/receives general administrative direction.
• Reviews/evaluates/analyzes expenditures and budget requests; provides recommendations to meet financial objectives and assists with preparation of budget proposals / Audits vendor contracts to ensure compliance with budget allocations/expenditures.
• Analyzes and interprets cost and/or performance data to identify trends; prepares financial forecasts; and assesses financial conditions and funds’ positions.
• Identifies and investigates financial discrepancies/issues; advises management of solutions and potential impact; evaluates/provides recommendations in the modification/development of accounting systems.
• Supervises and/or directs staff responsible for accounting functions/performs other related work as assigned.

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring an Accounting Specialist I to manage financial statements, ensure GAAP compliance, and support agency budgeting and audits.

Candidates should have 2+ years in government accounting or 6+ years in business/government accounting, with eligibility for credit-hour substitutions. The role offers strong benefits and a path for professional growth within the department.