Intermediate Accountant Grants

Job Location: This position will be located in Central office Roberts office building 1706 E Elm Street Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why You’ll Love This Position

You will be joining the Department committed to a culture of teamwork and delivering excellent service to the citizens of Missouri. Division of Administrative Services Accounting Unit is a multi-faceted unit and provides growth and opportunities for development.

Normal work hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, however a flexible schedule may be available.

What You Will Do

• Review Grant Applications
• Review Grant Financial Reporting
• Missouri Accountability Portal Reporting
• Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
• Liaison for the Single Statewide Audit
• Oversee and provide guidance to grant coordinators, including generalized training and coaching and specific training for the Uniform Grants Guidance.
• Reports and tasks must be completed timely and accurately.
• Work on assigned tasks related to the new State of Missouri Accounting System.
• Provide ad hoc queries and reports on demand.
• Participate in cross-training within the Accounting Unit.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications- All You Need For Success

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Principles of Accounting: Possess knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to investigate, interpret, and analyze data and exercise sound judgement in arriving at conclusions.
• Communication: Express information effectively, using clear and convincing oral and written presentations; and respond appropriately.
• Self-Management: Possess a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; and has the ability to stay organized.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Technical Skills: Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and the ability to interpret Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  
  

Qualifications (Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By)

• Bachelor's degree; AND 2-4 years of relevant experience
  
  

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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. 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 any questions, please reach out to Human Resources at: HRmail@dmh.mo.gov