Office of Administration

Why you’ll love this position:

The Office of Administration, Division of Accounting (OA-DOA) seeks a qualified professional for the Purchasing and Accounts Payable unit in the Division of Accounting. As a team member of the Division of Accounting, you will be at the center of accounting for the State of Missouri. Senior Accounts Assistants work with muliple agencies, developing skills and knowledge of governmental accounting in a fun and fast paced environment.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Review requests for purchases.
• Prepare purchase orders using MissouriBuys and SAMII accounting systems.
• Process invoices for payment using MissouriBuys and SAMII accounting systems.
• Enter journal vouchers for payment corrections and modifications.
• Prepare cash deposits for refunds from vendors to state funds.
• Review, analyze and prepare fixed asset documents to determine asset value; entering new assets and removing disposed assets per state statute.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail, analytical skills, and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and complete tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Working knowledge of the SAM II Financial System and MissouriBUYS.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel is desired, but not required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the unit and with other OA divisions.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices and ability to apply them to varied
• Accounting transactions

Experience and Education

• Two or more years of financial experience with a governmental agency or a private sector accounting, finance or brokerage firm.

OR

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in Accounting. (Business or governmental accounting experience (above entry level) involving the maintenance or recording of financial data may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required college education.)

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

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific 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.

OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov