Salary: $ 2,040 - $ 2,060 semi-monthly

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, and will be located at Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0176.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Financial Assistance Center (FAC) provides funding to communities for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. You will be part of a team of engineers, project coordinators, and administrative team members dedicated to helping Missouri communities plan and fund infrastructure improvements that benefit the communities’ health, economy, and overall well-being. Come join our amazing team today, where you will find endless opportunities for professional growth, while doing your part to protect the environment for future generations.

What you’ll do:

• Review and processes complex payment requests for the State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs and state grant and loan programs for communities receiving funding for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Ensure payments are processed in accordance with internal controls, applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and federal and state guidance on program administration. Perform peer reviews of payment requests.
• Utilize the State Revolving Fund system to enter funding obligations, process payment requests, enter journal entries, post financial transactions to the general ledger, create reports, and produce financial statements.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations to the trial balance accounts and research discrepancies. Perform peer reviews of account reconciliations.
• Prepare amortization schedules for project loans.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements for the Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF programs and with the preparation of the SRF annual reports.
• Assist in the collection of loan repayments and work closely with trustee bank.
• Responsible for data entry of information into an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency database.
• Prepare ad hoc reports utilizing Microsoft Excel, Access, SRF system, and the SAM II Financial system.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of municipal financial activities, including user rate calculations, municipal budgets, municipal financial statements, and audits. Responsible for completing a due diligence review of information submitted by potential borrowers (primarily municipalities) to determine the financial capability of each applicant’s ability to repay a loan.
• Review borrowers’ annual audited financial statements and provide guidance and assistance to borrowers to ensure they maintain compliance with the terms and conditions of the funding agreements.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree* and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (substitutions may be allowed)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred degree program would include accounting, business administration, or finance with a minimum of 12 hours of accounting courses, or a closely related field.
• A course in Governmental Accounting is preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Experience reviewing audited financial statements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical financial issues in an understandable manner.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and detailed financial records and reports.

More reasons to love this position:

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.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Sara Pringer, (573) 751-1080 or Sara.Pringer@dnr.mo.gov

or

Aarick Roberto (DNR Recruiter), (573) 522-1503 or Aarick.Roberto@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.