Accounting Specialist - OQS Grants and Resources

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

As part of the Office of Quality Schools, the Grants and Resources unit supports the collaborative work that the Department and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) engage in to serve educationally disadvantaged, English language learning, gifted, homeless, immigrant, migrant and refugee students, as well as students in low performing buildings. The unit provides grant opportunities and technical assistance for LEAs as required by state and federal law.

• Receive, screen and document applications from schools for any grants associated with this section.
• Coordinate and maintain the annual Nonpublic Registration for approximately 450 nonpublic schools in a mass mailing; including all follow up emails to both nonpublic and public schools to ensure eligibility of the Title services.
• Provide technical assistance to callers in navigating the DESE Nonpublic Registration System.
• Provide support and guidance by working with the Office of Administration Information Technology section on changes and updates to the Nonpublic Registration web application.
• Create and maintain a database for the section’s grants.
• Review bills and invoices for accuracy before completing payment paperwork.
• Assist with logistics, material, registration and agenda for meetings, grant readings, workshops and conferences to support the section’s activities.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentation material and other items as needed.
• Answer telephone inquiries about the section’s activities and disseminate information.
• Maintain the section’s web site.
• Proofread correspondence, manuals, grant applications, brochures and other items for accuracy, timeliness and conformance with standard policy.
• Maintain section’s inventory and records and archive older records.
• Route documents and contracts to appropriate person(s) for review and approval.
• Proofread and send Federal Programs’ List Serve e-mails. Update List Serve web page to keep a current copy of all messages sent in the archives’ web page.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Assist with calling districts that have not submitted correct/ timely data and /or assurance certification.
• Arrange for the teleconference and webinar for the Committee of Practitioners. E-mail all documents and information to participants; confirm who will be participating in the committee, prepare and process expense accounts, order lunch and process bill, and post all handouts on the web page.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Full job description upon request.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent through which knowledge of English grammar and punctuation, basic typing or keyboarding, and basic mathematics may have been acquired.
• One year of relevant work experience.

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: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.



To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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