Accounting Specialist - MVE

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

Annual leave 10 hours/month

Sick leave 10 hours/month

Uniforms provided when required

Pre-service and in-service training

Credit union access

Direct deposit of paycheck

Health, wellness and safety programs

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks an Accounting Specialist to apply accounting principles in financial reporting and to ensure GAAP and GASB compliance across agency funds. You will analyze accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and assets, supporting audits and statutory fiscal notes with independence and judgment.

Minimum qualifications include 2+ years in accounting, or 6+ years in government accounting. A strong background in budgeting and staff supervision is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP/GASB and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and explain accounting events.
• Experience supporting audits and fiscal notes for auditors.

Responsibilities

• Applies accounting principles in financial statement preparation.
• Analyzes payables, receivables, payroll, assets, and fund accountability for GAAP/GASB compliance.
• Assists with grant processes and reviews disbursements for discrepancies.

Skills

GAAP/GASB knowledge

Financial analysis

Auditing preparation

Budget development

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)

• 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.