Accounting Specialist - MVE

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great 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.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

• Applies/interprets conceptual accounting principles in the preparation/analysis of financial statements and determines the appropriateness of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP/agency specific/ state/federal requirements
• Analyzes accounts payable/accounts receivable/payroll/fixed assets/fund accountability ensuring regulatory compliance and appropriateness of financial transactions; prepares/reviews supporting documentation/explains accounting events in conformance with GAAP and GASB
• Assists with development of agency policies/procedures for grant applications and awards; reviews grant disbursements/investigates discrepancies/recommends/takes appropriate corrective action
• Prepares/reviews financial information requested by internal/state/federal auditors; responds to audits and corrective action plans, and monitors progress/reviews data/prepares fiscal notes in response to legislative requests/exercises considerable independence, judgment, and initiative in the performance of assignments within established policies and procedures/receives general administrative direction
• Reviews/evaluates/analyzes expenditures and budget requests; provides recommendations to meet financial objectives and assists with preparation of budget proposals / Audits vendor contracts to ensure compliance with budget allocations/expenditures
• Analyzes and interprets cost and/or performance data to identify trends; prepares financial forecasts; and assesses financial conditions and funds’ positions
• Identifies and investigates financial discrepancies/issues; advises management of solutions and potential impact; evaluates/provides recommendations in the modification/development of accounting systems
• Supervises and/or directs staff responsible for accounting functions/performs other related work as assigned

Two or more years of experience as an Accounting Specialist I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System OR

Six or more years of professional experience in business or government accounting.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that includes credit hours in accounting, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year – a minimum of two years of professional experience is required)

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
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