Accounting Technician

Job Description

Accounts Assistant | State of Missouri

The Tone:
This is a full-time, second-level vocational position at the State of Missouri, located in St. Louis, MO, specifically within the Forensic Treatment Center – South. The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities, offering a crucial service to the community. This Accounts Assistant role is accountable for completing standard accounting tasks using established processes, procedures, and regulations. Employees at this level perform routine analysis, research, and problem-solving to provide essential financial information, directly contributing to the effective operation of the center and the well-being of individuals served by the department. Your work ensures financial accuracy and compliance, playing a vital role in enabling the department to pursue its mission.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, St Louis, MO
• Pay: $35217 yearly
• Mission: This person ensures accurate financial record-keeping and processing to support the Forensic Treatment Center – South’s operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Payroll Processing: Accurately process time records for regular payroll, overtime, and payoffs, which involves reviewing reports and time records for their correctness.
• Ensure Financial Compliance: Maintain accurate financial processes throughout all tasks and manage detailed spreadsheets for tracking leave balances, part-time employees, administrative leave, and worker compensation appointments to ensure strict adherence to all established policies and regulations.
• Reconcile Financial Accounts: Balance and diligently maintain both the incoming funds check log and the revolving funds account, including reviewing associated documents to confirm the accuracy of all figures.
• Resolve Financial Discrepancies: Actively identify discrepancies within financial documents and transactional records, then take prompt and effective corrective action to resolve these issues.
• Generate Financial Information: Perform routine analysis and research related to financial transactions, providing essential financial information by producing standard financial reports using established formats and precedents.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an Entry-Level vocational position requiring foundational knowledge of accounting procedures, general office methods, and standard practices.
• Experience: The role requires the ability to effectively maintain both automated and manual financial records, demonstrating practical application of accounting principles.
• Skills:
• Attention to Detail: Possess a keen ability to review financial documents thoroughly for accuracy and identify any inconsistencies.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Proficiently make precise mathematical calculations essential for all financial tasks.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrate the capability to identify and resolve transactional issues through basic research methods related to financial transactions.
• Time Management: Consistently meet established deadlines for processing and reporting, ensuring timely financial operations.