Payroll & Financial Reporting Specialist (Career Ladder)

State of Missouri; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking entry-level to senior financial services staff for payroll processing and reporting. The role involves routine accounting tasks under moderate supervision and supports multiple departments with payroll accuracy and timely reporting.

The position offers a CAREER-LADDER path with opportunities for advancement. Travel statewide may be required on occasion, and the department provides substantial benefits including pension and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Planning, Public Administration, or related field, OR four years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with payroll processing and financial data management is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial reporting tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review documents to verify payroll coding and timesheet accuracy.
• Process enrollment and updates for direct deposit and benefits.
• Perform reconciliations and calculate pay discrepancies and leave payouts.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Timekeeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

4 years payroll-related experience

Tools

SAMII

Time Reporting System TRS

PeopleSoft

Cognos Reporting

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking entry-level to senior financial services staff for payroll processing and reporting. The role involves routine accounting tasks under moderate supervision and supports multiple departments with payroll accuracy and timely reporting.

The position offers a CAREER-LADDER path with opportunities for advancement. Travel statewide may be required on occasion, and the department provides substantial benefits including pension and holidays.