Intermediate Accountant (DA0000034-092326)

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Generous leave & holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri in Jefferson City is seeking an Accountant focused on reconciling and analyzing accounting data within the Division of Administrative Services Accounting Unit. The role offers a base salary up to $60,412.32 annually, with potential pay differentials.

You will develop and distribute essential reports, coordinate Medicaid Billing, and support the annual ACFR & Leases. Strong GAAP knowledge and MS Excel/Access skills are required, with possibilities for flexible scheduling and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; AND 2-4 years of relevant experience at the accountant level.
• GAAP knowledge and solid Excel/Access skills.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile, analyze, interpret, and communicate accounting data.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute Cash Analysis and Overtime reports.
• Assist with quarterly Medicaid Administrative Billing and ACFR/Leases communications.
• Serve as DMH Inventory System liaison and support cost reporting in the data warehouse.
• Provide ad hoc reports and cross-training to cover staffing gaps.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Analytical Skills

Communication

Self-Management

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

GAAP Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree; 2-4 years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

You will be joining the Department committed to a culture of teamwork and delivering excellent service to the citizens of Missouri. Division of Administrative Services Accounting Unit is a multi-faceted unit and provides growth and opportunities for development. Normal work hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, however a flexible schedule may be available. This position will be located at the Roberts Office Building 1706 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102. The base salary offered for this position is up to $60,412.32 annually, commensurate with education and experience. If the selected candidate is eligible for a pay differential, such as retention pay, the total salary may exceed what is listed in this posting.

• This position is responsible for reconciling, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating accounting data.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute Cash Analysis reports; Overtime reports; Allocation/Expenditure reports.
• Complete and process the quarterly Medicaid Administrative Billing.
• Gather and communicate information for the Annual Consolidated Financial Report (ACFR & Leases).
• Liaison for gathering and communicating payroll corrections with Office of Administration (OA).
• Processing various monthly FX (adjusting entries) documents.
• Updating spreadsheets to track personal service expenditures.
• Reports and tasks must be completed timely and accurately.
• Serve as DMH's contact for SAM II Inventory Subsystem. Work with DMH facility staff and OA staff in order to address questions and issues as they arise. Assist facilities with inventory by requesting necessary jobs and reports from OA, and making corrections as needed.
• Develop and verify DMH's Cost Report view table on DMH's data warehouse. Work with ITSD staff to accurately complete view so facility staff can utilize when preparing Cost Reports.
• Monitor SAM II information on DMH's data warehouse for inaccurate or missing information. Work with ITSD staff when issues with data are discovered to ensure proper fixes are made so data is accurate.
• Work on assigned tasks related to the new State of Missouri Accounting System.
• Serve as backup for DMH Payroll & Financial Analysis Unit. Participate in cross-training to ensure all customer needs are being addressed in the event of absences of other staff in Accounting Unit.
• Provide ad hoc reports and queries on demand.
• Other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Principles of Accounting: Possess knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to investigate, interpret, and analyze data and exercise sound judgement in arriving at conclusions.
• Communication: Express information effectively, using clear and convincing oral and written presentations; and respond appropriately.
• Self-Management: Possess a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; and has the ability to stay organized.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Technical Skills: Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and the ability to interpret Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Qualifications (Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By)

• Bachelor's degree; AND 2-4 years of relevant experience at the accountant level.

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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.

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