Financial Services Specialist (Financial Planning

Note for internal applicants:
Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the Intermediate salary of $56,712.48, and a Senior salary of $61,249.44.

Job Location: 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO

The financial services specialist performs routine entry-level financial accounting, reporting, and support services activities.

Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

• Assist in the management and preparation of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s budget, including the department’s appropriation request books, fund financial summaries and all other documents required for the annual legislative budget request.
• Work with divisions and districts within the department to develop budgets prior to the start of each fiscal year and prepare the fiscal year-end analysis of MoDOT’s budget and actual expenditures for the department’s executive leadership team.
• Analyze appropriation balances and legislative appropriation authority to ensure funds are available throughout the fiscal year as well as research and respond to questions regarding the department’s budget.
• Prepare budget documents for Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission.
• Provide ongoing analysis of the department’s revenue and expenditures and assist in preparing the department’s annual financial forecast.

Bachelor’s Degree:
Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Planning, Public Administration, or related field, OR Four years of experience in positions related to multimodal transportation, federal or state grant program management, public or transportation administration, transportation planning, accounting, or financial analysis experience.

Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

• MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.

MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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