Accounting Generalist II Central Office Location Jefferson City, MO : This position is within the Fiscal Management Unit Why you'll love this position: 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
Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.
The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guarantee 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years!
What you'll do: Performs professional/supervisory accounting responsibilities related to interpretation/processing/ approval/presentation of financial data
Processes/oversees accounts payable and receivable/monitors accounts/fund balances/ensures compliance with established procedures/principles/statutes/regulations
Reviews/approves the processing of invoices/vouchers/adjustments/refunds/expenditures/ disbursements in accordance with established financial procedures/investigates discrepancies/recommends and takes appropriate corrective action within established guidelines
Interprets/applies garnishments to ensure adherence to procedures and regulations
Reviews pay rate changes/adjusts withholdings/responds to interrogatories
Monitors contracts and grants to ensure compliance/accomplishes drawdown of funds based upon established schedules/identifies and resolves discrepancies
Verifies/prepares/presents financial data used in the budget process including budget estimates based on projected level of activities
Assists in the preparation/planning/development/implementation of cost allocation plans, the planning/development/implementation of procedures and policies, and compiling/preparing/analyzing/ presenting detailed financial statements, reports, and data
Provides direction/supervision of clerical and technical staff, in the preparation and maintenance of financial data and related documents and exercises independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties
Receives general administrative direction and performs other related work
All you need for success: Minimum Qualifications: Two or more years of experience as an Accounts Assistant, or Accounting Generalist I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency OR Four or more years of experience in business/government accounting
(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that include earned credit hours in accounting, 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. 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.
If you have questions about this position please contact: The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
