St. Louis County
Overview
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Accountant III
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St. Louis County . The typical starting salary range will be $51,646.40 - $61,984.00 annually depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits. Responsibilities
Oversee and maintain the County’s MUNIS Chart of Accounts: Reviews requests for new account segment values and account code combinations to assure compliance with established MUNIS standards. Coordinates creation of approved new segment values and account codes. Develop and maintain budget rollup codes aligned with the County’s defined budgetary control levels. Assist with keeping accounting manuals: Assist with keeping all accounting manuals, including those specific to the Chart of Accounts, are kept current, accurate, and effectively communicated to staff. Prepares various reports, schedules, and journal entries related to year-end close, audits and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR): Generate and analyze financial system reports to deliver timely, accurate information to management. Produce quarterly and year-end proprietary financial statements for Spirit Airport. Assist in preparing the Statistical Section of the ACFR. Perform transaction analysis and prepare adjusting journal entries as needed to assure proper reporting in external audits. Maintain the internal and public fiscal websites: Maintain and update the Fiscal Management intranet site; coordinate updates to the public Fiscal Management internet site as necessary to ensure transparency and accurate dissemination of information. Provide shared oversight for electronic payroll and ACH activities: Support regular, elected, and retirement payrolls, ensuring accurate direct deposits, deferred compensation, Unemployment insurance wages, etc. Review legislation for accounting alignment: Examine proposed legislative items to ensure they reference and utilize correct account codes and ensure that fiscal impacts are coded appropriately and consistently. Participate in system integration efforts with Workday: Serve as a subject-matter contributor on Workday integration teams. Assist with IT systems and application to deliver a unified, efficient solution. Perform Account Reconciliations: Engage in monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reconciliations of various accounts. Verify that supporting documentation is complete, identify and resolve discrepancies, and maintain reconciliation records consistent with County policy. Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and two years of related experience. 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.
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Join to apply for the
Accountant III
role at
St. Louis County . The typical starting salary range will be $51,646.40 - $61,984.00 annually depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits. Responsibilities
Oversee and maintain the County’s MUNIS Chart of Accounts: Reviews requests for new account segment values and account code combinations to assure compliance with established MUNIS standards. Coordinates creation of approved new segment values and account codes. Develop and maintain budget rollup codes aligned with the County’s defined budgetary control levels. Assist with keeping accounting manuals: Assist with keeping all accounting manuals, including those specific to the Chart of Accounts, are kept current, accurate, and effectively communicated to staff. Prepares various reports, schedules, and journal entries related to year-end close, audits and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR): Generate and analyze financial system reports to deliver timely, accurate information to management. Produce quarterly and year-end proprietary financial statements for Spirit Airport. Assist in preparing the Statistical Section of the ACFR. Perform transaction analysis and prepare adjusting journal entries as needed to assure proper reporting in external audits. Maintain the internal and public fiscal websites: Maintain and update the Fiscal Management intranet site; coordinate updates to the public Fiscal Management internet site as necessary to ensure transparency and accurate dissemination of information. Provide shared oversight for electronic payroll and ACH activities: Support regular, elected, and retirement payrolls, ensuring accurate direct deposits, deferred compensation, Unemployment insurance wages, etc. Review legislation for accounting alignment: Examine proposed legislative items to ensure they reference and utilize correct account codes and ensure that fiscal impacts are coded appropriately and consistently. Participate in system integration efforts with Workday: Serve as a subject-matter contributor on Workday integration teams. Assist with IT systems and application to deliver a unified, efficient solution. Perform Account Reconciliations: Engage in monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reconciliations of various accounts. Verify that supporting documentation is complete, identify and resolve discrepancies, and maintain reconciliation records consistent with County policy. Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and two years of related experience. 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.
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