Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

This position will be located at the Harry S Truman Building, Suite 730, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Are you an established accounting professional with experience in state government accounting practices? If you enjoy providing high-quality support in a fast-paced environment, a desire to make an impact in the lives of Missourians, and a passion for numbers, we would love to speak with you! As an Accountant, you will have the opportunity to build for a stronger tomorrow by applying your diverse background, education, and work experiences to overseeing and managing Leasing payments for State properties in compliance with Missouri state regulations and statutes.

This position will have the opportunity to learn the accounting processes and procedures associated with the leasing budget, network with experts in the accounting field, and develop valuable, professional relationships. OA-FMDC is seeking a proactive team player who is able to apply critical thinking related to purchasing and accounts payable duties and provide outstanding customer service to the multiple state agency contacts, vendors, and team members.

You will be a high-value contributor to our organizational culture and support the mission and vision of FMDC. Every day is an opportunity to make an impact on the future, your community, and the State of Missouri!

This position has potential for long-term career growth! It is classified as an Accountant (click to learn more).

This position is with the Office of Administration, Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction (OA-FMDC) supporting the Leasing team within the Budget and Accounting Unit. OA-FMDC is committed to strengthening the State’s investments while providing a safe and secure environment through innovative design solutions and excellent customer service.

FMDC Vision - Building for a Stronger Tomorrow (BFAST)

• Preparation and reconciliation of state-owned, institutional, and Real Estate Payback (RESP) leases to include annual reconciliation, financial summaries, and appropriation activity for House Bill 13.
• Assist with the maintenance, review, analysis, and evaluation of the Leasing Management System (LMS) and SAMII Financial that is used to track all statewide leases and contracts associated with each location.
• Monitor and troubleshoot leasing encumbrance and payment documents rejecting in SAMII Financial.
• Process journal voucher documents when needed.
• Review invoices received from vendors for accuracy and process invoices in SAMII Financial.
• Process incoming mail.
• Manage and update information for all leasing changes to include encumbrance modifications, Recurring Payment Voucher (REPV) table updates, and reconciliation space changes.
• Provide customer service support to all state agency leasing personnel, regarding various accounting issues in SAMII Financial.
• Provide customer service support to all landlords and vendors, regarding vendor setup within SAMII Financial, electronic fund transfer (EFT) statuses, and other troubleshooting issues with invoices and payments.
• Manage receipts and deposits of leasing related payments received from various sources.
• Develop and provide standard/special leasing report/queries for use by OA-FMDC leadership and state agencies.
• Assist team members and management as needed with other special projects.
• Carry state‑issued cell phone with you during work shift and bring work cell phone home after normal shift ends. While off shift, team members shall respond timely to urgent texts, phone calls, voicemails, chat messages, and emails. It is pertinent to note that having your state‑issued cell phone on does not mean you are on call after your work shift ends.

• Two or more years of professional business or governmental accounting experience including the processing of financial data which requires the interpretation and application of established accounting procedures.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)…