Program Fiscal Officer at State of Missouri – Jefferson City, Missouri

Job Location: This position will be located within the Missouri State Treasurer's Office at Harry S. Truman Building, 301 W. High St, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

This is mid-level professional accounting work utilizing the interpretation and application of broad and in-depth knowledge of accounting concepts and principles according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

• Provides technical assistance in the preparation of annual program budgets; prepares detailed budgetary reports based upon projected level of activities; assists with cost projections.
• Reviews, evaluates and analyzes expenditures and budget requests; provides recommendations to meet financial objectives and assists with preparation of budget proposals.
• Reviews and approves the processing of documents.
• Prepares, develops and implements cost allocation plans.
• Prepares and reviews financial information requested. Responds to audits, corrective action plans and monitors the progress. Reviews data and prepares fiscal notes in response to legislative requests.
• Analyze, develop, and interpret data and reports.
• Oversees/manages a third party auditor to review program financial and operational statutory requirements.
• Exercises considerable independence, judgment, and initiative in the performance of assignments within the established policies and procedures; receives general administrative direction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and methods, and the ability to apply and adapt established methods to varied accounting problems.
• Intermediate knowledge of conceptual principals and applied practices of governmental accounting.
• Intermediate knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing the expenditure and reporting of state and federal funds.
• Ability to research accounting issues and apply appropriate standards to financial transactions and statements.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and detailed financial records and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present financial data.

• Two or more years of Accounting experience.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 24 earned credit hours in Accounting and
• Three or more years of professional experience in business or governmental accounting.

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.

Additional information for employment may be found on the Missouri State Treasurer's website at www.treasurer.mo.gov or by contacting the State Treasurer's administration at 573-751-4975 or human.resources@treasurer.mo.gov.