Accounting Specialist - MVE

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring an Accounting Specialist to support financial operations across the agency. The role emphasizes accurate accounting, budget tracking, and compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.

Responsibilities include analyzing expenditures, preparing for audits, and supervising accounting staff. A path for growth within a state government framework is offered along with robust employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as an Accounting Specialist I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System OR six or more years of professional experience in business or government accounting.
• Credit hours substitutions allowed for accounting coursework with a rate of 30 credit hours per year, minimum two years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and interprets financial data and prepares financial statements in compliance with GAAP and GASB.
• Reviews expenditures and budget requests; provides recommendations to meet financial objectives.
• Audits vendor contracts to ensure budget allocations and expenditures.
• Prepares/reviews financial information requested by internal/state/federal auditors.
• Assists with development of agency policies/procedures for grant applications and awards; reviews grant disbursements.
• Supervises staff responsible for accounting functions.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP

GASB

Budgeting

Auditing

Financial analysis

Staff supervision

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.

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

Two or more years of experience as an Accounting Specialist I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System OR Six or more 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, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year – a minimum of two years of professional experience is required)

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.