St. Louis County, MO
Accountant I - Collector of Revenue
St. Louis County, MO, St Louis, Missouri, United States,
Salary:
See Position Description
Location :
Clayton - St. Louis County, MO
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
2024-00181
Department:
Revenue - Collector of Revenue
Opening Date:
09/23/2024
Closing Date:
10/13/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Office of the Collector of Revenue has TWO (2) vacancies for Accountant I. These positions will perform accounting functions related to TIF District Surplus Distribution, Non-Appeal Tax Refund, Audit Confirmation Requests, and State Tax Commission/Board of Equalization Appeals
The typical starting salary range is between $16.00-$18.00 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
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit
Examples of Duties
Examples of Duties for TIF District Surplus Distribution:
Manages the TIF District Surplus Distribution process by performing accounts receivable functions upon receipt of payments and completing necessary deposits.Calculates and documents apportionment of TIF District Surplus funds.Issues checks to appropriate Taxing Authorities as needed.Prepares the Quarterly Tax Sale Surplus Report for the Director of Revenue's office.Examines financial documents to ensure accuracy and conformance with requirements by reviewing related records, provisions, and/or regulations.Assists taxpayers in person and over the phone with inquiries regarding Real and Personal property tax status.Performs related work as required.Examples of Duties for Non-Appeal Tax Refund:
Manages non-appeal tax refund process as a result of duplicate payments, overpayments, erroneous payments, and handles exemption refunds.Reviews accounts monthly and researches, as needed, to ensure that a refund is needed.Prepares statistical data reports for the Director of Revenue's office.Assists taxpayers in person and over the phone with inquiries regarding Real and Personal property tax status.Performs related work as required.Examples of Duties for Audit Confirmation Requests:
Manages the receipt, completion, and replies of Audit Confirmation Requests.Differentiates data requests for the Collector's Office vs. Sunshine requests and ad hoc IT-related data requests.Researches and provides requested data in order of receipt.Prepares statistical data reports for the Director of Revenue's office.Assists taxpayers in person and over the phone with inquiries regarding Real and Personal property tax status.Performs related work as required.State Tax Commission/Board of Equalization Appeals:
Manages refund process as a result of State Tax Commission and Board of Equalization appeal decisions.Responsible for balancing and reporting of levee district payments, pool and billiard fees, and peddler fees.Maintains accounts receivable related to Paid Under Protest tax payments and initiates the release of funds when appropriate.Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university preferably including some related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
The work rules for the Department of Revenue require all employees, whether they reside in St. Louis County or elsewhere, to remain current in the payment of their personal and real property taxes.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 CountyDivision of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105(314) 615-5429Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703www.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 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.
Please click to view all of our benefits.
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Do you have a Bachelors degree in Accounting?
YesNo
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Please provide an overview of your related education/experience that you feel best suits you for this role.
Required Question
See Position Description
Location :
Clayton - St. Louis County, MO
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
2024-00181
Department:
Revenue - Collector of Revenue
Opening Date:
09/23/2024
Closing Date:
10/13/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Office of the Collector of Revenue has TWO (2) vacancies for Accountant I. These positions will perform accounting functions related to TIF District Surplus Distribution, Non-Appeal Tax Refund, Audit Confirmation Requests, and State Tax Commission/Board of Equalization Appeals
The typical starting salary range is between $16.00-$18.00 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
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit
Examples of Duties
Examples of Duties for TIF District Surplus Distribution:
Manages the TIF District Surplus Distribution process by performing accounts receivable functions upon receipt of payments and completing necessary deposits.Calculates and documents apportionment of TIF District Surplus funds.Issues checks to appropriate Taxing Authorities as needed.Prepares the Quarterly Tax Sale Surplus Report for the Director of Revenue's office.Examines financial documents to ensure accuracy and conformance with requirements by reviewing related records, provisions, and/or regulations.Assists taxpayers in person and over the phone with inquiries regarding Real and Personal property tax status.Performs related work as required.Examples of Duties for Non-Appeal Tax Refund:
Manages non-appeal tax refund process as a result of duplicate payments, overpayments, erroneous payments, and handles exemption refunds.Reviews accounts monthly and researches, as needed, to ensure that a refund is needed.Prepares statistical data reports for the Director of Revenue's office.Assists taxpayers in person and over the phone with inquiries regarding Real and Personal property tax status.Performs related work as required.Examples of Duties for Audit Confirmation Requests:
Manages the receipt, completion, and replies of Audit Confirmation Requests.Differentiates data requests for the Collector's Office vs. Sunshine requests and ad hoc IT-related data requests.Researches and provides requested data in order of receipt.Prepares statistical data reports for the Director of Revenue's office.Assists taxpayers in person and over the phone with inquiries regarding Real and Personal property tax status.Performs related work as required.State Tax Commission/Board of Equalization Appeals:
Manages refund process as a result of State Tax Commission and Board of Equalization appeal decisions.Responsible for balancing and reporting of levee district payments, pool and billiard fees, and peddler fees.Maintains accounts receivable related to Paid Under Protest tax payments and initiates the release of funds when appropriate.Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university preferably including some related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
The work rules for the Department of Revenue require all employees, whether they reside in St. Louis County or elsewhere, to remain current in the payment of their personal and real property taxes.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 CountyDivision of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105(314) 615-5429Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703www.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 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.
Please click to view all of our benefits.
01
Do you have a Bachelors degree in Accounting?
YesNo
02
Please provide an overview of your related education/experience that you feel best suits you for this role.
Required Question