Accountant

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

The Office of Administration, Division of Facilities Management, Design & Construction (OA‑FMDC) is seeking a detail‑oriented, motivated accounting professional to join our Budget & Accounting team.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Missourians by supporting leasing and capital improvement fiscal operations, collaborating with experts in the field, and contributing to the State’s long‑term investments.

If you enjoy analyzing financial data, providing excellent customer service, and working in a fast‑paced environment with diverse responsibilities, this is the job for you.

As an Accountant within OA‑FMDC, you will support fiscal activities connected to statewide leasing and capital improvement projects. You will ensure the accurate and timely processing of encumbrances, payments, reconciliations, and reporting while maintaining compliance with statutes, regulations, and policies.

This role works closely with internal teams, state agencies, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to support high‑quality financial operations and strong customer service.

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.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

Leasing Accounting Responsibilities:

• Manage leasing fiscal activity including preparation and reconciliation of state‑owned, institutional, and RESP leases.
• Maintain, review, and analyze data in LMS and SAMII Financial related to statewide leases and associated contracts.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve rejected leasing encumbrance and payment documents in SAMII.
• Process journal vouchers and maintain updated leasing information, including encumbrance modifications and REPV table updates.
• Provide customer service support to agency leasing personnel, landlords, and vendors regarding accounting and vendor setup issues.
• Manage receipt and deposit of leasing‑related payments and provide standard or special leasing reports.

Capital Improvements (CI) Accounting Responsibilities:

• Enter and process CI fiscal transactions including purchasing, deposits, accounts payable, and journal vouchers.
• Generate reports, spreadsheets, and queries for project expenditure, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Approve CI encumbrance and payment documents in eBuilder and SAMII, ensuring compliance with statutes and appropriation authority.
• Troubleshoot rejected documents using sound judgement and critical thinking.
• Assist with CI fixed asset tracking and reporting.
• Provide CI accounting support to team members, management, and partner agencies.
• Support ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) requests and closed project reporting as needed.

General Duties:

• Build positive, effective working relationships across state departments, internal teams, vendors, and the public.
• Contribute to FMDC’s mission of providing innovative solutions and excellent customer service.
• Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications - All you need for success

• Minimum Qualifications

+ Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the ability to apply them to varied transactions.

+ Knowledge of applicable statutes, CSRs, statewide policies, and OA policies related to accounting.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access. (Advanced skills preferred.)

+ Experience with SAM II Financial and the Data Warehouse.

+ Ability to create reports and analyze statistical and financial data.

+ Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.

+ High school diploma and two or more years of relevant experience; OR a bachelor's degree with at least 15 credit hours in Accounting and two years of relevant experience.Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ accounting credit hours.

+ Two or more years of governmental or business accounting experience involving interpretation and application of established procedures. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

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 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.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Collaborative, supportive work environment
• Opportunities for career growth
• Ability to make a direct impact on statewide operations
• Commitment to excellent customer service and public service values

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:

[email protected]

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