Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor

The St. Louis County Department of Revenue seeks an experienced Accounting Supervisor to oversee an accounting section and perform professional accounting work.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $29.42 - $35.30 hourly, based on your experience and 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

• 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.
• Resolve account discrepancies records to correct assessments, data entry errors and misapplied or erroneous payments.
• Enforces policies and procedures and monitor accounts to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• 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.

Minimum 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.
• 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 applications as follows: Public sector work, Supervisory 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.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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