Accounts Assistant - Kansas City Regional Office

Accounts Assistant KCRO

Division Of Developmental Disabilities - Kansas City Regional Office

**Typical working hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday**

Why You’ll Love This Position

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Role Description

Role Description

The Accounts Assistant is responsible for helping to meet the financial needs of individuals with Developmental Disabilities who are receiving residential services. This position enters approved services into CIMOR system to manage consumer bank accounts and pay budgeted expenses along with any additional approved financial requests for funds from consumer benefit accounts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of accounting procedures and office methods and practices. Ability to meet deadlines. Capable of reviewing financial documents for accuracy with attention to detail. Ability to maintain automated and manual financial records. Knowledge of basic research methods related to financial transactions and basic math calculations. Ability to identify and resolve transactional issues. Adherence to internal as well as Federal guidelines and regulations.

Expectations

• Timely processing of invoice payments and funds requests from consumer’s benefit account.
• Accurately update Consumer Banking dispersements to include benefit or budget changes.
• Complete Residential Habilitation payments monthly.
• E-File consumer financial records as needed.
• Participate in monthly Regional Office staff meetings
• Attend and pass annual assigned trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Good organization and decision making skills, ability to work with a variety of providers and co-workers and build relationships with them, knowledge of DD/DMH vision, guidelines, Department Operating Regulations, Code of State Regulations.
• Enter, update, and/or retrieve information from Microsoft Office 365 Suite Programs.
• Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets.
• Communicate in writing or verbally with individuals, Providers, co-workers, and/or supervisors utilizing agency forms, computer programs and email as required.
• Intermediate knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Follow CSR's, Departmental Operating Regulations, and Division Guidelines.
• Reads and follow directions.
• Possess adequate vision and hearing for the position.
• Maintains positive interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to perform physical requirements including, but not limited to: frequent standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; regular walking, talking, hearing, reaching with hands and arms (including above head); occasional climbing of stairs or balancing.
• Lift at least 20 lbs.
• May be required to travel to/from DMH facilities, provider and community locations. Required during work week and may include numerous locations.
• Must maintain a current State of MO Driver's License.
• Attends work according to facility policies in order to ensure adequate staff coverage.
  
  

Typical Qualifications

1 – 3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

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.

To Apply

Upload a cover letter, resume, college transcript, and three professional letters of reference.

Complete information must be provided for your request to be considered. Documentation supporting your eligibility (transcripts, employment records, etc.) may be required at any time during the application and hiring process.

If you have any questions about this position, please email Human Resources at: Benjamin.Spurlock@dmh.mo.gov.