Accounts Payable Assistant
Team members in the Office of Administration, Division of Accounting have an opportunity to learn accounting processes and procedures associated with State government, network with experts in the accounting field, and develop valuable professional relationships. If you have a desire to make an impact in the lives of Missourians and a passion for numbers, this is the job for you. Have you been waiting for a sign to pursue a new career? If so, here is your sign. Office of Administration, Division of Accounting (OA-DOA) seeks a qualified professional for the Staff Services (OA-Accounts Payable) Unit.
We are seeking a proactive team player who is able to:
- Apply critical thinking related to purchasing and accounts payable duties.
- Provide outstanding customer service to the multiple OA division contacts we serve each day.
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
- Process OA procurement documents and payments for compliance with Statues, CSR, policies and appropriation authority prior to processing in SAM II Financial and MissouriBUYS.
- Process budget documents in SAM II Financial for allotments, appropriation revisions, expense budgets, withholdings, and flexibility requests.
- Process OA journal voucher/referencing journal voucher documents, Fixed Asset disposition and/or transfer documents in SAM II Financial.
- Assist with document filing and retention.
- Work closely with OA division contacts to ensure payments are processed timely and accurately, while providing superior customer service and support.
- Assist team members and supervisor as needed and assist with other special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Working Knowledge of State Statutes, Code of State Regulations, Statewide and OA Policies relating to accounting.
- Working Knowledge of SAM II Financial and the Data Warehouse.
- Working Knowledge of MissouriBUYS.
- Ability to create reports and spreadsheets in Microsoft Access and Excel
- 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.
- Ability to perform detailed work using statistical and financial data.
- 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.
Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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.
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