Senior Accounting Generalist — Budget & Grants

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement system

Deferred compensation

Health insurance (employee 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

Pre-service and in-service training

Access to credit union

Direct deposit of paycheck

Health, wellness and safety programs

529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced accounting professional to supervise financial data processes and ensure accurate reporting and compliance. You will manage accounts payable/receivable, monitor funds, and prepare detailed financial statements for budgets.

Role requires several years in government accounting, familiarity with garnishments, contracts, and cost allocation. Competitive benefits are included, with opportunities for advancement within the department.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as an Accounts Assistant with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
• One or more years as an Accounting Generalist I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System: and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
• Four or more years of experience in business/government accounting
• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that include earned credit hours in accounting, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year

Responsibilities

• Performs professional/supervisory accounting responsibilities related to interpretation/processing/approval/presentation of financial data
• Processes/oversees accounts payable and receivable/monitors accounts/fund balances/ensures compliance with established procedures/principles/statutes/regulations
• Reviews/approves the processing of invoices/vouchers/adjustments/refunds/expenditures/disbursements in accordance with established financial procedures/investigates discrepancies/recommends and takes appropriate corrective action within established guidelines
• Interprets/applies garnishments to ensure adherence to procedures and regulations
• Reviews pay rate changes/adjusts withholdings/responds to interrogatories
• Monitors contracts and grants to ensure compliance/accomplishes drawdown of funds based upon established schedules/identifies and resolves discrepancies
• Verifies/prepares/presents financial data used in the budget process including budget estimates based on projected level of activities
• Assists in the preparation/planning/development/implementation of cost allocation plans, the planning/development/implementation of procedures and policies, and compiling/preparing/analyzing/presenting detailed financial statements, reports, and data
• Provides direction/supervision of clerical and technical staff, in the preparation and maintenance of financial data and related documents and exercises independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties
• Receives general administrative direction and performs other related work

Skills

Financial data interpretation

Budget awareness

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced accounting professional to supervise financial data processes and ensure accurate reporting and compliance. You will manage accounts payable/receivable, monitor funds, and prepare detailed financial statements for budgets.

Role requires several years in government accounting, familiarity with garnishments, contracts, and cost allocation. Competitive benefits are included, with opportunities for advancement within the department.