Accountant II - Parks

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clayton - St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00083
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 10/09/2024
Closing Date: 10/27/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Department of Parks and Recreation has One (1) opening for Accountant II. This position is located in Clayton at 41 S Central Ave. Saint Louis, MO 63105. These positions are responsible for accounting functions within the Department of Parks and Recreation.
The typical starting salary range is between $37,648.00 - $45,177.60 annually 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
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Examples of Duties
Maintains records of all revenue received from departmental contracts, leases, reimbursements, rents, and special events, and follows-up on delinquent payments in a timely manner and according to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Analyzes and audits accounts receivable documents from multiple Parks collection sites. Reconciles deposits and creates treasury receipts.
Calculates and prepares invoices for reimbursement of concessionaire's portion of utilities as per lease agreements. Prepares invoices for annual agricultural agreements, sharecropping and levy taxes reimbursements. Follows up with 30/60/90 day delinquent notices.
Serves as department liaison with Treasurer's Office to correct problems/errors with reconciling treasurer's receipts, bank deposits and accounting codes.
Assist with time management review and recreation management revenue processes.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
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

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 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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