Senior Accounts Assistant in Jefferson City, Missouri at State of Missouri

Office of Administration, Division of Accounting (OA-DOA) seeks an energetic person, who is detailed oriented, to join our Payroll team. If you enjoy a challenging and fast-paced environment with deadlines, this is the job for you.

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, analyze, and calculate garnishment withholding orders.
• Enter, modify or terminate garnishment orders within the SAM II HR system.
• Review reports to ensure garnishments are being withheld accurately.
• Audit and/or fax interrogatories to courts and attorneys.
• Review supplemental transactions for garnishment withholdings and adjust as necessary.
• Process necessary correspondence associated with garnishment orders.
• Assist Accountant with supplemental pay requests.
• All garnishment communication is through an agency contact.
• Review Over/Under Payments for state employees.
• Review and approve direct deposits for state employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of State Statutes, Code of State Regulations, Statewide and OA Policies relating to payroll.
• Working knowledge of the SAM II HR and Financial System
• Working knowledge of SAM II HR Data Warehouse, Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the unit and with other OA divisions.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices and 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.

OR

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in Accounting. (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.)

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.

OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov