Accounting Services Specialist

Accounting Services Specialist

Make a Difference in Your Community The Department of Revenue for St. Louis County Government is seeking two (2) detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Services Specialists to join their team. This entry-level position is responsible for performing a variety of complex accounting support functions including processing of large-scale transactions, analysis of account data, and preparation of summary reports within accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, strong accuracy in financial transactions, and the ability to provide excellent customer service. Additionally, it is expected this role will have strong, independent decision-making skills, without need of close review by the manager and/or supervisor.

Upon selection, one candidate will be assigned to work in our North County location, located at Northwest Crossings in St. Ann, Missouri. The other candidate will be assigned to work in our South County satellite office, located at 4544 Lemay Ferry Road, in Mehlville, Missouri. Typical work hours will be Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm CT. Scheduled hours may shift in December and January to support the year-end processing of property and personal property taxes.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $17.21 - $20.65 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: Saint Louis County Employee Benefits
• 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

Examples of Duties

Essential Function Examples

• Prepare physical deposits and balance all deposits
• Receive and process the proper payment of taxes and compile and submit related reports
• Issue waivers
• Adjust accounts
• Maintain ledgers and records of funds received to ensure the maintenance of proper records and reimbursement
• Reconcile statements with reports, spreadsheets and summaries
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to three years of experience in an accounting related environment
• Preference may be given to applications as follows: Three (3) years of cash handling experience
• 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

Additional Information

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.

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year. Please click to view all of our benefits.