Accountant Supervisor

Job Location: This position will be located at the Harry S Truman Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Why you'll love this position:
Are you looking for a great career with even better benefits? Then this position would be a great fit for you! The Office of Administration Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction (OA-FMDC) has a job opportunity for an Accountant Supervisor. OA-FMDC seeks a qualified professional for the for the supervision of two Accountants and two Senior Accounts Assistants within the Budget and Accounting Unit. This position will be in the forefront of spending for the state's leased locations. Also, this position will work with most state departments as well as vendors that provide services to the state, and will allow for fostering relationships with agency personnel throughout the state.
What you'll do:

• Provide supervision and leadership to the OA-FMDC Budget and Accounting Unit.
• Ensure that state statutes, federal rules and agency policies are complied with, regarding payment of vendor invoices in a timely manner, to avoid penalties provided by law.
• Establish and enforce workplace policies and procedures within the Budget and Accounting Unit.
• Monitor and adjust workloads between personnel to maintain an appropriate balance of duties and to maintain high productivity and an efficient workflow.
• Become an integral part of the MO Vital Enterprise Resource System (MOVERS) by attending meetings and trainings, as well as updating OA-FMDC personnel with information learned.
• Advise supervisors and staff in resolving issues, including improperly documented invoices.
• Provide reporting, advice, and guidance to the Accountant Manager regarding expenditures of state funds to facilitate annual appropriation and expenditure processes.
• Main liaison and contact with state departments regarding appropriate controls governing expenditures of state funds.
• Other duties as assigned by the Accountant Manager and OA-FMDC Director.

All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field (substitutions may be allowed).
• 2-4 years of relevant experience and/or appropriate certification (substitutions may be allowed).

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory and communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and agency personnel, remain flexible, self-motivated, assume considerable initiative, work independently with little supervision and exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to lead, educate and motivate staff.
• Considerable knowledge of and experience with SAM II Financial System, data warehouse and MOBIUS reports.
• Considerable knowledge of and experience with the state Lease Management System (LMS).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to develop new methods and procedures to meet changing needs.
• Knowledge of the state's organizational structure and how business is required to be conducted.
• Ability to formulate and initiate plans and procedures for effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of fiscal controls.
• Ability to apply general concepts to specific problems of accounting, auditing, purchasing procedures and fiscal management practices based up on cost effective evaluations.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate policies and operations and formulate recommendations.

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.
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:
recruiter@oa.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.