What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Services Specialist position at St. Louis County?
Description
Make a Difference in Your Community
St. Louis County's Department of Revenue seeks an Accounting Services Specialist to join their Accounting team. This position will perform a variety of complex accounting support functions including analysis of data, maintenance of accounting tickets and emails, and preparation of summary reports within general accounting. The well-qualified candidate will be able to make decisions without close review by a supervisor.
Why Work with Us?
Essential Function Examples
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.
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
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 https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.
01
Do you have three years or more of professional work experience in an accounting related environment?
If you responded "Yes" to the previous question, please provide brief details of this accounting-related experience. If you responded "No," please reply with NA.
03
Are you current in the payment of your personal and real estate property taxes?
What interests you in working in this capacity for St. Louis County?
05
Please discuss the specific skills and work experience you possess that you feel ideally suit you for this type of position.
06
Please provide an overview of your computer experience. Additionally, please discuss your proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including functions within each application that you can utilize.
07
Describe a difficult customer service experience you encountered and how you resolved it.
08
Discuss a time when your organizational skills helped you complete a job more efficiently.
09
Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter N/A.
10
These Supplemental Questions serve as the first-round screening interview. By selecting "Yes" to this question, you acknowledge that you have completed these Supplemental Questions to the fullest extent.
Make a Difference in Your Community
St. Louis County's Department of Revenue seeks an Accounting Services Specialist to join their Accounting team. This position will perform a variety of complex accounting support functions including analysis of data, maintenance of accounting tickets and emails, and preparation of summary reports within general accounting. The well-qualified candidate will be able to make decisions without close review by a supervisor.
Why Work with Us?
- Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $17.64 - $21.17 per hour, 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
Essential Function Examples
- Interpret, verify and record information, and process documents based on technical and accounting knowledge of relevant policies, statutes, ordinances and codes.
- Monitor customer service portal and inbox to ensure Accounting tickets and emails are properly routed for prompt resolution.
- Support Accounting staff as applicable.
- Maintain ledgers and records of funds received from sources to ensure the maintenance of proper records and reimbursement.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
- Equivalent to three years of experience in an accounting related environment
- 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
- Work experience in the public sector or government
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.
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
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 https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.
01
Do you have three years or more of professional work experience in an accounting related environment?
- Yes
- No
If you responded "Yes" to the previous question, please provide brief details of this accounting-related experience. If you responded "No," please reply with NA.
03
Are you current in the payment of your personal and real estate property taxes?
- Yes
- No
What interests you in working in this capacity for St. Louis County?
05
Please discuss the specific skills and work experience you possess that you feel ideally suit you for this type of position.
06
Please provide an overview of your computer experience. Additionally, please discuss your proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including functions within each application that you can utilize.
07
Describe a difficult customer service experience you encountered and how you resolved it.
08
Discuss a time when your organizational skills helped you complete a job more efficiently.
09
Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter N/A.
10
These Supplemental Questions serve as the first-round screening interview. By selecting "Yes" to this question, you acknowledge that you have completed these Supplemental Questions to the fullest extent.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $18 - $21