Accounts Assistant MVE Accounting

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking an Accounts Assistant to perform essential clerical functions within the Department of Corrections. The ideal candidate will manage financial records, ensuring accuracy while contributing to the rehabilitation efforts within the justice system. This entry-level role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth as part of a committed team focused on community empowerment and service.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, vision, dental)

Paid leave (annual and sick leave)

Retirement plan

Employee wellness initiatives

Training programs

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in office support work.
• Recordkeeping experience preferred.
• Earned credit hours can substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical functions for financial data examination.
• Balances incoming funds and prepares bank deposits.
• Generates routine financial reports and maintains files.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Clerical functions

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

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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 clerical functions in the preparation/maintenance/recording/examination of financial data

Examines/processes invoices/compares purchase orders and delivery receipts/computes and prepares billing documents

Reviews financial documents for accuracy of figures/mathematical computations and identifies discrepancies/takes authorized corrective action

Balances incoming funds/prepares bank deposits/monitors and maintains ledgers, registers, journals/posts financial data to proper accounts

Records/distributes expenditures according to a cost allocation plan/researches/prepares/verifies disbursements, authorized refunds and adjustments

Generates and compiles routine financial reports/maintains financial files/compiles financial information

Supervises clerical staff/exercises judgment and discretion within limits of established policies and procedures/receives general administrative direction

Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations/post orders/specific instructions and received general administrative direction

Performs other related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

One or more years of experience in office support work; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency. Recordkeeping experience is preferred, but not required.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university 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.

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

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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