Administrative Manager (Financial)

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Leave and holiday time

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a dedicated financial operations leader located in Jefferson City to oversee Accounting, Grants, Tuition Assistance, and Budget staff. You will supervise a team of six, drive budgeting processes, and prepare detailed financial reports for internal and external audiences.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of fiscal/administrative experience and proficiency in SAM II Financial, MissouriBUYS, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required with 5–7 years of fiscal/administrative experience.
• 2–4 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with SAM II Financial and MissouriBUYS.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for Accounting, Grants, Tuition Assistance, and Budget staff.
• Supervise 6 employees, including training and meetings.
• Prepare budgets, financial reports, and expenditure analyses.
• Ensure funding is expended according to applicable laws.

Skills

Accounting principles

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)

Budgeting

Supervisory experience

SAM II Financial

MissouriBUYS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAM II Financial

MissouriBUYS

Excel

Job description

The Missouri National Guard employs approximately 430 state employees whose responsibilities are to support the Missouri National Guard in their day-to-day operations and ensure their readiness for any mission. We are “One Team” and our mission is to support the citizens of Missouri and the United States of America. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations for Accounting, Grants, Tuition Assistance, and Budget staff.

Job Location: This position will be located at the Ike Skelton Training Site, Kiefner Building, 2302 Militia Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri. State Resources Financial is responsible for providing support to the Missouri National Guard.

• Processing, analyzing, evaluating, preparing, and approving complex financial transactions, statements, revenue, and expenditures for 18 federal/state cooperative agreements, 24 state financial programs, and for state emergency duty missions.
• Preparing internal budgets for federal/state cooperative agreements and state financial programs.
• Preparing detailed budgetary and fiscal reports for internal and external distribution.
• Assisting the State Resources Director, Military Executive, or Adjutant General in preparing financial projection reports and cost allocation plans.
• Providing guidance and recommendations on financial policy evaluation, development, and implementation.
• Overseeing internal controls over expenditures, projects, budgets in SAM II Financial.
• Preparing and analyzing control reports, which reflect allotments, expenditures, and fund balances.
• Ensuring federal/state funding is expended in accordance with federal/state financial laws, rules, and regulations.
• Serves as the security coordinator for the state network and applications; SAM II Financial, SAM II HR, Missouri BUYS, and MOVERS.
• Supervise 6 employees, which includes training, monthly and quarterly Engage meetings, weekly staff meetings, recruiting, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years of experience in fiscal or administration. Substitutions may be allowed.
• 2-4 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in SAM II Financial and MissouriBUYS
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access)

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fiscal administration including budgeting, contract preparation, and reporting

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.