Accountant I - Public Works

About the Department

Make a Difference in Your Community
The Department of Transportation and Public Works for St. Louis County Government is seeking an Accountant I to join their team. This entry-level position is responsible for maintaining accounting records and ensuring compliance with accounting revenue management policies and processes. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, accuracy in financial transactions, and the ability to provide excellent customer service.

Performing the complete accounting process (receivables and payables), including financial record keeping and County reporting systems distinguishes this job class from OA72-Accounting Services Specialist.

• Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $20.00 - $24.00 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.

Position Duties

Essential Function Examples 

• Maintain accounts payable including maintaining disbursement records, distributing charges to proper accounts, encumbering appropriation accounts for purchase orders, authorizing routine expenditures, auditing invoices or payments for accuracy and compliance with governmental regulations.

• Maintain accounts receivable including preparing and processing billings, maintaining related accounts, making and recording adjustments, cancellations or remissions and computing interest due and penalties.

• Examine financial documents to ensure accuracy and conformance with requirements by reviewing related records, provisions and/or regulations.

• Ensure expenditures plus encumbrances are within appropriation limits and routine payments are in compliance with contract provisions.

• Maintain trial balances and reconciles accounts, prepare financial statements and assist in preparation of financial statements and annual budgets.

Marginal Function Examples 

• Monitor and review accounting data for compliance with contracts, grants, special funds, etc.

• Prepare monthly receipts and disbursement summaries and trial balances.

• Locate discrepancies and reconcile bank statements.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Preference may be given to applicants with the following: 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. 
    • Proficient using v-lookups, pivots, and other formulas in Excel
  • Familiarity with Adobe, specifically Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and Adobe Sign

Other Qualifications

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