Accountant at State of Missouri – Jefferson City, Missouri
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About This Position
Job Location: This position will be located at the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W. High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Why you’ll love this position:
The Division of Accounting is seeking a proactive team player who can apply critical thinking and problem solving in order to assist with filing federal, state and local taxes. This individual will also be responsible for reconciling the State of Missouri HR system and State of Missouri Financial System.
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 and approval of transfer vouchers for fringes on payroll
- Review retirement corrections and upload in SAM II
- Review Direct Deposit returns from pre-note process for EFT
- Monthly and Yearly review of ACA
- Retroactive review
- Review external adjustments processed in SAM II
- Pay Cycle Balancing
- Table Maintenance instead of SAM II
- Advanced knowledge of State Statutes, Code of State Regulations, Statewide and OA Policies relating to payroll.
- Advanced knowledge of SAM II HR, SAM II Financial and the Data Warehouse.
- Ability to create reports and spreadsheets in Microsoft Access and Excel.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the unit and with other OA divisions.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices and ability to apply them to varied accounting transactions.
- Ability to perform detailed work using statistical and financial data.
- Two or more years of experience as a Senior Accounts Assistant with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System: and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
OR
- A Bachelor's degree form an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in Accounting; and, two or more years of professional business or governmental accounting experience including the processing of financial data which requires the interpretation and application of established accounting procedures.
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.