Accounts Assistant

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – South, 5300 Arsenal St. St. Louis, MO. 63139

Semi-Monthly Salary: $1,467.39 * Starting Salary: $35,217.36

This is a second-level vocational position accountable for completing standard accounting tasks using established processes, procedures, and regulations. Employees at this level perform routine analysis, research and resolve problems, and provide financial information. Tasks may include producing routine financial reports using established formats and precedents.

Responsibilities:

• Processes time records for regular payroll, overtime and payoffs, reviewing reports and time records for accuracy and maintaining accurate financial processes and identifying discrepancies
• Maintains spreadsheets on leave balances, part time employees, administrative leave, and worker compensation appointments to maintain compliance with established policies.
• Balances and maintains incoming funds check log as well as revolving funds account, reviewing documents determining accuracy of figures, identifies discrepancies and takes corrective action.

Eligibility:

• Knowledge of the accounting procedures and office methods and practices.
• Ability to make mathematic calculations and to meet deadlines
• Ability to review financial documents for accuracy with attention to details, to maintain automated and manual financial records.
• Knowledge of basic research methods related to financial transactions.
• Ability to identify and resolve transactional issues

Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

WHY DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.