Accountant - Accounts Payable (DA0001114-031926)

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

The Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), Division of Administrative Services, seeks an Accountant to be located in Jefferson City, Missouri. This position will be a part of the Accounting Unit.

The Department of Mental Health is committed to a culture of teamwork and delivering excellent service to the citizens of Missouri. The Division of Administrative Services Accounting Unit is a multi-faceted unit that provides opportunities for growth and development. The normal working hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., however, flextime may be available.

The base salary offered for this position ranges from $41,700.00 - $46,780.00 annually, commensurate with education and experience. If the selected candidate is eligible for a pay differential, such as retention pay, the total salary may exceed what is listed in this posting.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Process invoices and expense accounts for the Division of Behavioral Health (DBH).
• Process and track Civil Commitment payments.
• Process and track Central Office interagency invoices for state printing, telephone and mail services.
• Process Central Office UPS air bill purchase orders and invoices.
• Process HUD Continuum of Care invoices.
• Daily cash receipt processing.
• Process journal vouchers as requested.
• Approve payment documents (as needed).
• Assist with annual archiving or fiscal documents.
• Attend trainings and professional development as needed to assist your role.
• Maintain an effective, professional working relationship with supervisors, co-workers and staff in other agencies and offices.
• Utilize work time and property in an appropriate manner and to the benefit of the department, while minimizing waste and inefficiencies.

Qualifications - All you need for success Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• Working knowledge of Accounting, Finance, or closely related fields.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Communicate clearly and effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Job Details - 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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

hrmail@dmh.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.