Accounts Assistant
State of Missouri, Jefferson City, MO, United States
The MO HealthNet Division has an opening for an
Accounts Assistant
within the
FORU-Financial Operations and Reporting Unit
located in
Cole County .
Semi-monthly salary:
The current rate for this position is
$1,658.43 . Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).
Annual Salary:
$39,802.25
Job Posting:
4595 8682011
Job Location:
This position is located at the
Howerton State Office Building ; 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO. All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.
The
Department of Social Services
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.
Why you’ll love this position
The person in this position will work with a dedicated team of employees while gaining new and valuable skills. The Financial Operations Reporting Unit is responsible for managing the lock box, automatic withdrawals, and cash deposits for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Ticket-To-Work (TWP) premium cases and Spenddown pay-in cases. The unit manages the financial procedures and reporting for these programs in the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) to ensure the collection accurately establishes the MO Health Net eligibility record and to ensure the client notices are accurate and timely.
Maintain responsibility for all checks received by the MO HealthNet Division from providers and participants.
Open and sort mail three times daily.
Acquire and maintain good working knowledge of all check types received by Mo HealthNet Division.
Log and code checks in MMIS and Healthtrack.
Scan checks into Workflow to distribute to appropriate units.
Research information to appropriately handle return mail items.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of systems used by Mo HealthNet (SAMII, Healthtrack, MMIS, Workflow) in addition to programs such as Microsoft Office/365.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of accounting procedures and office methods and practices. Attention to detail is a must. Ability to make mathematical calculations. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to review financial documents for accuracy with attention to details. Ability to maintain automated and manual financial records. In addition to those identified in the previous level: Knowledge of basic research methods related to financial transactions. Ability to identify and resolve transactional issues. Healthtrack, Workflow, MMIS systems are used extensively in this position. The individual should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
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:
Andrea Smith at Andrea.Smith@dss.mo.gov. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov.
Recruitment Area : All qualified applicants.
Application Deadline : April 30, 2026
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Accounts Assistant
within the
FORU-Financial Operations and Reporting Unit
located in
Cole County .
Semi-monthly salary:
The current rate for this position is
$1,658.43 . Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).
Annual Salary:
$39,802.25
Job Posting:
4595 8682011
Job Location:
This position is located at the
Howerton State Office Building ; 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO. All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.
The
Department of Social Services
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.
Why you’ll love this position
The person in this position will work with a dedicated team of employees while gaining new and valuable skills. The Financial Operations Reporting Unit is responsible for managing the lock box, automatic withdrawals, and cash deposits for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Ticket-To-Work (TWP) premium cases and Spenddown pay-in cases. The unit manages the financial procedures and reporting for these programs in the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) to ensure the collection accurately establishes the MO Health Net eligibility record and to ensure the client notices are accurate and timely.
Maintain responsibility for all checks received by the MO HealthNet Division from providers and participants.
Open and sort mail three times daily.
Acquire and maintain good working knowledge of all check types received by Mo HealthNet Division.
Log and code checks in MMIS and Healthtrack.
Scan checks into Workflow to distribute to appropriate units.
Research information to appropriately handle return mail items.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of systems used by Mo HealthNet (SAMII, Healthtrack, MMIS, Workflow) in addition to programs such as Microsoft Office/365.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of accounting procedures and office methods and practices. Attention to detail is a must. Ability to make mathematical calculations. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to review financial documents for accuracy with attention to details. Ability to maintain automated and manual financial records. In addition to those identified in the previous level: Knowledge of basic research methods related to financial transactions. Ability to identify and resolve transactional issues. Healthtrack, Workflow, MMIS systems are used extensively in this position. The individual should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
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:
Andrea Smith at Andrea.Smith@dss.mo.gov. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov.
Recruitment Area : All qualified applicants.
Application Deadline : April 30, 2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr