Intermediate Accountant - 3Das017

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 the Lewis & Clark State Office Building 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65102. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

• Review grant applications and awards for accuracy, clarity, appropriate calculations, and completeness, prior to departmental approval. Monitor and submit applications and awards to federal agencies on behalf of the department.
• Ensure compliance with grant reporting requirements by establishing coding structure in the state’s accounting system and Salesforce, our grant platform. This would include verification of budgets for grants, when awarded, and subsequent amendments.
• Develop and prepare financial statements, reports, analysis, and reconciliations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) for distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile and analyze data for the preparation of financial reports and reimbursement requests such as:
• Various fund reports,
• Financial Reports as required per grant terms and conditions,
• The state’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,
• Reconcile revenue and expenditure data in preparation to close out grants,
• Assist with the application of the department’s cost allocation plan.
• Assist with reevaluating and updating current processes, policies, and procedures, as needed, for current systems, and as the state transitions to a new statewide financial system.
• Monitor expenditures and revenue transactions for compliance with statutes, policies and procedures, compliance with bidding requirements, coding accuracy, and appropriateness, etc.
• Review Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) exposure drafts and statements for potential impact.

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

• Principles of Accounting: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 credit hours in accounting or finance; and 2-4 years of experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and the ability to interpret Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

(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.

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.

Rachel Bruemmer, DAS Executive Assistant, (573) 526-0895 or Rachel.Bruemmer@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Aarick Roberto, Recruiter, (573) 522-1503 or dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov