The Division of Finance and Administrative Services (DFAS) for a Senior Accounts Assistant in the Accounts Payable Unit in Cole County.
Job Posting Number: 4040 8682203
Annual Salary: $43,782.96
Job Location: This position is located at 3418 Knipp Drive, Ste. B, Jefferson City, Missouri.
What you’ll do:
- Perform professional accounting responsibilities related to the interpretation, processing, approval, and presentation of invoices for goods and services billed to the Department of Social Services; investigates discrepancies in the documentation provided; recommends and takes appropriate corrective action within established.
- Ensure proper coding is applied to payment documents. Coding is critical for proper department and state financial reporting and for claiming federal and other grant funds to support DSS programs.
- Correspond with DSS staff regarding payment related issues, as well as educates staff on DSS financial policies, procedures, statutes, and regulations.
- Review expense accounts in accordance with established DSS travel policy and procedures.
- Correspond with DSS staff regarding the documented errors to revise or correct expense accounts to be in compliance with state and department policy as necessary, as well as educate staff on DSS travel guidelines.
- Approve expense accounts in the SAMII financial system for payment.
- Exercise independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties; receives general administrative.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Data Entry of SAM II Payments.
- Review and Approval of SAM II Payments entered by staff.
- Reviewing and follow-up on Payment related Issues with DSS Staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of accounting procedures and office methods and practices.
- Ability to make mathematic calculations.
- Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to review financial documents for accuracy with attention to details.
- Ability to maintain automated and manual financial records.
- Knowledge of basic research methods related to financial transactions.
- Ability to identify and resolve transactional issues.
All you need for success: 3-5 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
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. You can view the comprehensive benefit package here . 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 Angela Wallace at angela.wallace@dss.mo.gov . If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416.
Application Deadline: October 12, 2023.
Recruitment Area: All qualified applicants.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees