Senior Accounting Specialist

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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.

• 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 $75,000 match.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and professional development.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Human Resources at 573‑751‑3251 or by email vacancye.mo.gov

To our applicants with disabilities:
For assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact Human Resources at 573‑751‑3251. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate requested needs. TTY/TDD users:
Relay Missouri Service: 573‑751‑0881.

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