Accountant

The Division or Finance and Administrative Services (DFAS) is seeking applications for an Accountant to join our Grants Unit (Medicaid) located in Cole County.

Job Posting Number: 4028-8680046

Annual Salary Range: $51,159.68 to $57,500.00

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Job Location: This position will be located at 221 West High, Jefferson City

All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

Why you’ll love this position: The Department of Social Services (DSS) partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

The Division of Finance and Administrative Services-Grants and Cost Allocation Unit is the Department’s financial team responsible for cost allocation and financial reporting. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the team and play a key role in the efficient and accurate completion of Medicaid financial process, including the bi-weekly Medicaid provider payroll.

The work hours for this position are 8:00 to 5:00, Monday through Friday.

What you’ll do:

• Apply basic accounting principles to financial data to ensure accuracy.

• Accurately enter documents in the state’s accounting system (SAMII).

• Correspond with internal and external contacts regarding payment and coding related questions and issues in a concise and timely manner.

• Maintain and reconcile financial data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare and record journal entries for various accounting transactions.

• Prepare and maintain weekly, bi-monthly, monthly and quarterly reports for use in federal reporting.

• Maintain a highly organized and accurate audit trail to support all work products.

• Assist with preparing responses to inquiries regarding federal financial participation and financial reports, including accurate and timely state and federal audit resolution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Experience with the state’s accounting system (SAM II) is preferred.

Desired Skills:

• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel.

• Great attention to detail and highest degree of accuracy in work products.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time to meet deadlines.

• Ability to examine, account for, reconcile, analyze, and interpret accounting data and records.

• Ability to research, interpret, and apply rules, regulations or other guidance to financial reporting processes.

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. You can view the comprehensive benefit package here. 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 Information:

If you have any questions about this position, please contact HR at HRC@dss.mo.gov . If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at courtney.a.hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416.

Recruitment Area: All qualified candidates.

Application Deadline: November 13, 2025

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