Accounting Supervisor

Full Job Description

Make a Difference in Your CommunityThe Department of Revenue for St. Louis County Government is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to join their team.

This position will report into the Director of Revenue's office.

The successful candidate will supervise professional accounting staff that perform both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for a major department unit.

Responsibility for accounts payable and accounts receivable distinguishes this job class from P113-Accountant III.

The typical work hours are from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $28.70 - $34.44 hourly, based on your qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
• Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance.

Requirements

• Oversees the daily workflow of lower-level staff, including providing support when needed.
• Manage the processing of invoices, contracts, contract amendments, purchase orders, and supplemental agreements.
• Provides assistance on budget planning.
• Supports Accounting Manager in implementing new processes and/or policies.
• Enforces policies and procedures and monitor accounts to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Resolve account discrepancies records to correct assessments, data entry errors and misapplied or erroneous payments.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and relevant work experience.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:

  1) supervise and coordinate activities of subordinates, 2) assign and review subordinates' work, 3) approve subordinates' time off and 4) prepare and sign performance appraisals.

• The work rules for the Department of Revenue require all employees, whether they reside in St. Louis County or elsewhere, to remain current in the payment of their personal and real property taxes.
• Preference may be given to applicants who have public sector work experience

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov