Accountant II

This position works within the Department of Parks and Recreation and is responsible for processing, monitoring and tracking the expenses and revenues of the Creve Coeur Soccer Complex.

The typical starting range is between $36,192.00-$43,430.40 annually depending on the candidate's qualifications as well as budgetary considerations.

• Performs professional level accounting work in support of the financial operations of the Department requiring analysis and interpretations of processes and procedures.
• Compiles and analyzes financial data to prepare reports and statements to determine financial conditions and assists the Department in making informed decisions regarding expenditures and budget amounts.
• Audits accounting and program records to verify accuracy.
• Processes accounts payables/receivables including bond monies by processing documentation and monitoring finances and program status.
• Monitors and updates special reports and statements and reconciles to the general ledger.
• Maintains files and records of Creve Coeur Soccer Complex.
• Assists with County budget preparation
• Supports other fiscal functions of the Department.
• Performs related work as required.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field and one year of accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of training and 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. Additionally, new employees will have 30 calendar days, after their first day of employment, to attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status. Instructions on how to submit this attestation will be provided once employment has begun. County employees are not required to be fully vaccinated, but those who are not fully vaccinated must submit to weekly COVID-19 testing until they are fully vaccinated or St. Louis County geographically reaches a 70% vaccination rate and a moderate transmission level of COVID-19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority and 11 paid holidays. Employees hired full time will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where employees 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.