Senior Accounts Assistant

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support the FMDC division within the Office of Administration. You will review purchase requests, approve in MissouriBUYS, and process invoices, while entering journal vouchers for corrections and supporting other duties as assigned.

The role emphasizes analytical ability, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a collaborative government environment. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework or 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Review requests for purchases from FMDC.
• Approve requests in MissouriBUYS.
• Process invoices for payment in MissouriBUYS and SAM II.
• Enter journal vouchers for payment corrections and modifications.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Reporting capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability to changing priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework

Tools

SAM II Financial System

MissouriBUYS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

The Office of Administration, Division of Accounting (OA-DOA), is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support the Facilities Management, Design & Construction (FMDC) division. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with state agencies and vendors, contribute to accurate and timely financial processes, and strengthen your skills within a collaborative, service-focused environment.

We are seeking a proactive team player who is able to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assist state agencies and vendors with questions, inquiries, and processes related to purchasing and payable needs.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Review requests for purchases from FMDC.
• Approve requests in MissouriBUYS.
• Process invoices for payment in MissouriBUYS and SAM II.
• Enter journal vouchers for payment corrections and modifications.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in accounting or 3-5 years of relevant experience. (Business or governmental accounting experience above entry level, involving the maintenance or recording of financial data, may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for deficiencies in the required college education.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail, analytical abilities, and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and complete tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Working knowledge of the SAM II Financial System and MissouriBUYS.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel is desired but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members and OA division team members.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, with the ability to apply them to varied accounting transactions
• Two or more years of financial experience with a governmental agency or a private sector accounting, finance, or brokerage firm.

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

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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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