Intermediate Accountant

Job Description:

Intermediate Accountant

Description

Intermediate Accountant

Financial Management

Annual Salary Range: $62,000 - $67,000

* Please Note: The salary/salary range listed in this job description is a base salary only and does not include years-of-service adjustments. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments may exceed the salary/salary range listed above.

Why you will love this position:

The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist in maintaining and producing federal cost system reports. Working with Department and Division staff, this person will serve as backup and assist in the production of monthly Abila Cost System reports. This position will ensure the accuracy of monthly cost reports by completing the analysis and generating correcting entries as needed. The position will also assist in the review and oversight of daily entries for accuracy and compliance with GAAP, agency, state and federal requirements. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with other financial management staff.

What you will do:

• Work daily with the Abila-Cost Reporting System
• Coordinate with DOLIR Divisions and Human Resources to ensure timesheet accuracy
• Complete analysis of the monthly Fund Trial balances with Abila Monthly General Ledger Reports to ensure compliance
• Identify revenues received requiring adjustments and processing corrective entries
• Lead Coordinator for the Missouri Vital Enterprises Resource System (MOVERS) within DOLIR Financial Management
• Assist with accounts payable processing, utilizing SAM II, MO Buys, and MOVERS
• Conduct audit review of all daily cash journal entries and monthly bank reconciliations for accuracy and compliance with GAAP and agency, state, federal requirements
• Assists in the preparation information for bank contract and debit card contract bids/contracting, review or create spreadsheets and respond to vendors and other employees
• Perform other duties as assigned

All you need for success:

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience (Substitutions may be allowed).

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

Desired Attributes

• Comprehensive knowledge of government procedures, practices, and objectives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting and strategic planning.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the legislative process.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, Department officials, members and staff of the legislature, and representatives of other governmental agencies.

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. 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: Julie Coon at 573-751-3136 or by email at Julie.Coon@labor.mo.gov

Salary:

$62,000-$67,000 per Year