Accounts Assistant

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 12, 2025
  • Salary: $34,999.68-$34,999.68 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:34999
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Job Description

    Why you’ll love this position:

    Are you someone looking for an accounting position that offers great opportunities and even better benefits, well then this is the job for you! The Office of Administration, Division of Accounting (OA-DOA) seeks a qualified professional for the Financial Unit within OA-DOA.

    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.

    • Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Analyze and process vendor input forms.
    • Analyze vendor input and other forms to ensure IRS and State standards are met.
    • Process and reconcile various monthly reports.
    • Assist state agencies and vendors with various inquiries about vendor entries or vendor input forms relating to SAMII Financial.
    • Receive/Process Incoming Mail
    • Verify paper checks & pull voids for Agencies & Direct Checks
    • Complete the Check Reconciliation
    • Sort Checks for distribution to the agencies.


    Minimum Qualifications

    • Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Working knowledge of the SAM II system is preferred, but not required.
    • Ability to communicate well within the unit and with state agencies and vendors via phone, email, or fax.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
    • Ability to work within deadlines.


    The following education and experience qualifications are the minimum requirements. When applicable, equivalent substitutions will be allowed for deficiencies in experience or education.

    • One or more years of business or governmental financial recordkeeping experience including mathematical computations; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.(30 earned credit hours from an accredited college or university which includes three earned credit hours in Accounting may substitute for the required experience.)


    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 .

    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
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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