Intermediate Accountant

Job Description:

Intermediate Accountant

Description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

This position will be located at 111 Fairground Road, Rolla, MO 65401. Regular work schedule Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with occasional overnight travel for training and meetings.

As the Intermediate Accountant in the division’s Administration Program, you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and contribute to the success of the division’s mission, most directly in geologic and dam and reservoir safety issues that impact Missouri citizen’s daily lives. You will work with a division administrative team that strives to champion each other and grow on a continuous basis. And as a supervisor you will be able to lead and motivate team members to perform at their highest level. On a daily basis you will use your skills to direct and oversee the fiscal activities of complex funding and grant opportunities administered by technical programs, while solving issues and improving processes and procedures.

• Work directly with Geological Survey Program and Dam & Reservoir Safety Program managers and administrative staff on all fiscal related activities to include grant management, allocation and expenditure monitoring and projections for both personal service, expense and equipment and program specific distribution transactions
• Provide oversight and guidance in the complete grant process, from application to close-out for both Geological Survey Program and Dam and Reservoir Safety Programs
• Supervise one position responsible for grant processing, including corrections and setup. Also includes the training and fixed asset functions completed at the division level
• Assist Administration program director, division Director’s Office or program managers on special projects with fiscal and administrative support
• Provide direct support in the implementation of the new state-wide accounting system MOVERS to ensure the division is successful in implementation and with limited impact to operations. This may include coordinating training and process or accounting distribution conversions.

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

• Fiscal or Financial : Possess the skills for applying varied acceptable and established accounting methods to resolve financial issues. Including the ability to interpret Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Customer Service : Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Supervision and Team Building: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

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

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings, and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Nona Lancaster, Program Director, 573-368-2123 or nona.lancaster@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

Salary:

$57,500-$73,000 per Year