Grants & Financial Data Specialist

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks an Accounting Specialist to manage electronic applications, monitor grant registrations, and support the nonpublic registration program in Jefferson City.

Join a team safeguarding funding, accuracy in bills, and responsive service to schools, with opportunities to work with IT and finance staff.

Competitive benefits and a defined pension accompany a stable public service role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent through which knowledge of English grammar and punctuation, basic typing or keyboarding, and basic mathematics may have been acquired.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a system of electronic applications for the section.
• Receive, screen and document applications from schools for any grants associated with this section.
• Coordinate and maintain the annual Nonpublic Registration for approximately 450 nonpublic schools in a mass mailing; including all follow up emails to both nonpublic and public schools to ensure eligibility of the Title services.
• Provide technical assistance to callers in navigating the DESE Nonpublic Registration System.
• Provide support and guidance by working with the Office of Administration Information Technology section on changes and updates to the Nonpublic Registration web application.
• Create and maintain a database for the section’s grants.
• Review bills and invoices for accuracy before completing payment paperwork.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State of Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks an Accounting Specialist to manage electronic applications, monitor grant registrations, and support the nonpublic registration program in Jefferson City.

Join a team safeguarding funding, accuracy in bills, and responsive service to schools, with opportunities to work with IT and finance staff.

Competitive benefits and a defined pension accompany a stable public service role.