State of Missouri · 1 hour ago
Accounting Generalist I Central Office Fiscal Management Unit
Jefferson City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe State of Missouri's Department of Corrections is seeking an Accounting Generalist I to perform professional and supervisory accounting responsibilities. The role involves overseeing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring compliance with financial procedures, and supervising clerical staff while contributing to the financial data presentation and budget process.
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Responsibilities
Performs professional/supervisory accounting responsibilities related to interpretation/processing/ approval/presentation of financial data
Processes/oversees accounts payable and receivable/monitors accounts/fund balances/ensures compliance with established procedures/principles/statutes/regulations
Reviews/approves the processing of invoices/vouchers/adjustments/refunds/expenditures/ disbursements in accordance with established financial procedures/investigates discrepancies/recommends and takes appropriate corrective action within established guidelines
Interprets/applies garnishments to ensure adherence to procedures and regulations
Reviews pay rate changes/adjusts withholdings/responds to interrogatories
Monitors contracts and grants to ensure compliance/accomplishes drawdown of funds based upon established schedules/identifies and resolves discrepancies
Verifies/prepares/presents financial data used in the budget process including budget estimates based on projected level of activities
Assists in the preparation/planning/development/implementation of cost allocation plans, the planning/development/implementation of procedures and policies, and compiling/preparing/analyzing/ presenting detailed financial statements, reports, and data
Provides direction/supervision of clerical and technical staff, in the preparation and maintenance of financial data and related documents and exercises independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties
Receives general administrative direction and performs other related work
Qualification
Required
Two or more years as an Accounts Assistant with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
Three or more years of experience in business/government accounting
Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that include earned credit hours in accounting, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year
Benefits
Missouri State Employee Retirement System
Deferred compensation plan
Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
Paid life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Cafeteria plan
Paid holidays
10 hours annual leave per month
10 hours sick leave per month
Uniforms provided when required
Pre-service and in-service training
Access to credit union
Direct deposit of paycheck (required)
Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives
MOST 529 College Savings Program
Company
State of Missouri
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Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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