Senior Accounting Specialist

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Job Location: Central Office, 3024 Dupont Circle, Jefferson City MO 65109

Why you'll love this position:

You will be part of a team providing accounting support for Disability Determinations and Vocational Rehabilitation. You will enjoy new things daily, with the opportunities to interact with staff in a supporting, caring environment.


Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Responsibilities - What you'll do

• Examine expense accounts and invoices for mathematical accuracy, dates, correct account codes, and required documentation, including verification of receipt of goods and/or services and process for payment.
• Communicate with vendors and district office staff regarding discrepancies on invoices or expense reports, and work with them to correct any errors.
• Assist with registration and tracking of suppliers in MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS
• Perform OnBase audit to ensure documentation is accurate.
• Fold and stuff check remittance information daily.
• Deliver checks to DESE Accounting.
• Assist with review of purchasing card logs.
• Prepare and process refunds and cancelled checks in a timely manner.
• Assist with timely submission of crucial supporting documents (invoices, notes, records) to the Social Security Administration for enhanced claim resolution.
• Operate standard office equipment such as calculator, copier, and word processor/personal computer.
• Distribute mail to appropriate offices.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or the GED equivalent and
• Two years of office experience including the processing of invoices and considerable work in arithmetical computation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of general accounting principles and governmental accounting systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAM II financial system, MissouriBUYS and other agency systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and with other agencies and individuals
• Ability to plan, organize and execute a large volume of detailed work within assigned deadlines
• Ability to make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - 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.

• Health insurance 1st of the month following start date
• Generous amounts of annual and sick leave each month
• 13 paid holidays
• Retirement and deferred savings programs with up to $75 match
• Ongoing opportunities for training and professional development

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email: View email address on click.appcast.io

To our applicants with disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate requested needs. TTY/TDD users: Relay Missouri Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Notice to Applicants: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas through INS.

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