Accountant

Job Description:

Accountant

Description

Job Location: This position will be located at 101 N. Chestnut, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual who is committed to high-quality work and who enjoys a fun yet challenging, fast-paced, and progressive team environment with the Grants & Contracts Team at the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory! The Accountant is a central and vital part of our Fiscal team, providing contracts, grants, and MOU/MOAs analysis and support for the Lab.

• Assist units with grant applications, reports and other applicable documents for laboratory management and department review.
• Prepare Grant E&E budget loads for entry into the Expenditure Reports database.
• Oversee all MSPHL contract proposals/awards.
• Act as liaison between DHSS procurement officer/OA buyers and MSPHL unit managers to ensure contracts are processed in a timely manner.
• Track progress of RFP's, Contracts and other bid documents until the contract is awarded.
• Submit OA and DHSS contract request and renewal in accordance with state, federal and DHSS policies and procedures, appropriations intent, sufficiency of funds and allotment balances.
• Develop and maintain a successful working relationship with Division of Administration Procurement staff, as well as other MSPHL program staff, to ensure that contract documents are reviewed and processed promptly.
• Assist units as necessary with the development and processing of MOU/MOA's,

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed)
• Working knowledge of SAMII Financial.
• Microsoft Access database experience.
• Highly organized, proactive and possess strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

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 .

Salary:

$56,760.24 per Year