Salary: $1,415.00 - $1,550.00 semi-monthly *Salary may be commensurate of education and/or experience

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Administrative Support, Accounting Program, and will be located at 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

Why you’ll love this position:

Come join our awesome team! We are seeking a team member who is committed to high quality work and enjoys a challenging and fast-paced team environment. The Accounts Assistant will work in the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Administrative Support’s Accounting Program. The team is detail oriented, working to complete standard accounting tasks using established processes, procedures, and regulations. In this second-level fiscal position, you will find many professional opportunities. We are seeking a proactive team member able to apply critical thinking related to purchasing and accounts payable duties and provide outstanding customer service to the multiple DNR programs we serve each day. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a dynamic team whose role is critical to perform fiscal analysis, research and resolve problems, and provide financial information working with staff across the Department in the areas of both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Tasks may also include producing routine financial reports using established formats and precedents.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure necessary and correct accounting codes are used for payments and receipts.
• Review invoices for accuracy and compliance with State and Federal policies and procedures.
• Run and analyze ad hoc reports to identify incorrect coding and assist with training division staff on the correct coding.
• Review journal voucher requests for appropriateness, accuracy, and submit for review.
• Research problems and questions related to accounts payable, accounts receivables, interagency bills, fixed assets, and purchasing documents submitted by team members across the department.
• Perform functions in the preparation, maintenance, recording, and examination of financial data.
• Review financial documents to determine accuracy of figures and mathematical computations; identify discrepancies and take authorized corrective action.
• Balance incoming funds and prepare bank deposits.
• Record and distribute expenditures according to a cost allocation plan; research, prepare, verify, and/or disburse authorized refunds and adjustments.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Review and follow up on payment related questions and issues with DNR program staff.
• Data entry of payment documents into State of Missouri’s financial systems (SAM II and MissouriBuys)
  • A new statewide accounting system is currently under development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships across the Department.
• Ability to contribute to a positive team environment.
• Adaptable to change, deadlines, and working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of State policies and procedures to enter payments into SAM II or MissouriBuys.
• Working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to exercise judgement within established policies and procedures.

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:

Shauna Strope, (573) 522-6381 or Shauna.Strope@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.