Accounting Technician Office Fiscal Management Unit

Accounting Technician Central Office Fiscal Management Unit – State of Missouri

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.

• 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.

• Perform clerical functions in the preparation, maintenance, recording, and examination of financial data.
• Examine and process invoices, compare purchase orders and delivery receipts, compute and prepare billing documents.
• Review financial documents for accuracy of figures and mathematical computations, identify discrepancies, and take authorized corrective action.
• Balance incoming funds, prepare bank deposits, monitor and maintain ledgers, registers, and journals; post financial data to proper accounts.
• Record and distribute expenditures according to a cost allocation plan; research, prepare, and verify disbursements, authorized refunds, and adjustments.
• Generate and compile routine financial reports; maintain financial files; compile financial information.
• Supervise clerical staff; exercise judgment and discretion within limits of established policies and procedures; receive general administrative direction.
• Perform work in accordance with established rules, regulations, post orders, and specific instructions.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

• One or more years of experience in office support work and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency. Recordkeeping experience is preferred but not required.
• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year.

All requested documents must be received by the closing date listed.

• $2.00 per hour shift differential if assigned to a shift that begins between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. and is employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility.
• $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full‑time at a qualifying facility.
• $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restricted housing or segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1 % pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

Contact: DOC.Employment.gov