Accountant II - Collector of Revenue

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Clayton - St. Louis County, MO

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00471

Department : Revenue - Collector of Revenue

Opening Date : 10 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

The Office of the Collector of Revenue for St. Louis County Government is searching for an Accountant II to join their team. The successful candidate will perform professional accounting work in support of the financial operations of County Departments requiring analytical interpretations of accounting processes and procedures.

The typical starting salary range is between $21.49 - $25.79 hourly, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit : Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website

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Examples of Duties

• Compile and analyze financial data to prepare reports and statements to determine financial conditions and aid County Departments in making informed decisions regarding expenditures and budget amounts
• Process accounts payables / receivables including grant monies by processing documentation and monitoring finances and program status
• Audit accounting or program records to verify accuracy
• Monitor and update special reports or statements and reconcile to general ledger
• Process reconciliations
• Assist with resolving and maintaining disputed taxpayer's accounts
• Assist in the month end close and distribution process
• Assist with taxpayer inquiry requests
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Minimum Qualifications

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 . 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.

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Have you completed a bachelor's degree in accounting?

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Do you have at least one year of related work experience as an accountant?

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Are you current in the payment of your personal and real estate property taxes?

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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.

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