The Division of Finance and Administrative Services (DFAS) is seeking applications for an Accountant Manager to join our team in the Accounts Payable and Payroll Units, located in Cole County.

Job Posting Number: 3040 8680003

Annual Salary Range: $72,000 - $84,237

Job Location: This position will be located at 3418 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, MO.

Why you’ll love this position: Join a team of professionals dedicated to the Department of Social Services (DSS) mission to Empower Missourians to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage all accounting operations of DSS’ accounts payable and payroll processes.
• Department liaison to Office of Administration - Accounting and State Treasurer’s Office.
• Prepare, oversee and/or review monthly and annual reports required in areas of responsibility (i.e. ACFR, Oversight’s Bond Indebtedness Survey, Fund monitoring, etc.).
• Oversee the department fixed asset reporting system.
• Coordinate fiscal policy updates with appropriate DSS agencies.
• Establish DSS chart of accounts including detailed codes for tracking of expenditures.
• Ensure procedures maximize the integrity, efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Department PCard Administrator
• Key team member for the ERP implementation for the Department of Social Services.
• Support program fiscal liaisons as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Preferred Qualifications: This is a leadership position. The ideal candidate should have expertise in leading a large team of individuals, have a willingness to learn and the ability to be innovative when looking at existing processes and identifying ways to become more efficient.

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting;
• Thorough knowledge of SAMII Financial and HR systems; including Journal Voucher processes;
• Thorough knowledge of State of Missouri travel reimbursement rules and regulations;
• Extensive knowledge and experience with SAMII payment processing;
• Advance knowledge of state, department and divisional policies and procedures, laws and rules/regulations and provide accurate interpretation as they relate to departmental payroll administration and accounts payable processes.
• Experience working with Budget and Federal Grant claiming;
• Experience with SAMII coding as it relates to Budget and Grant reporting;
• Project Management experience;
• Knowledge of lockbox processes;
• CPA designation preferred.

More reasons to love this position:The 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. You can view the comprehensive benefit package here. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, 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.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Brenda Becker at brenda.s.becker@dss.mo.gov . If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-751-4244.

Recruitment Area: All qualified candidates.

Application Deadline: August 16, 2022.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.