Accountant Job at City of Clayton
The City of Clayton Finance Department is now accepting applications for the position of Accountant. This position performs routine accounting and other financial work while adhering to proper business procedures of the City. See the job description for further position details.
The City of Clayton's mission is "to foster a diverse and inclusive community with a vital balance of neighborhoods, businesses, commercial and government centers, educational institutions, and a healthy environment through an open, equitable, accessible and fiscally responsible government." The City of Clayton is proud to provide world class service levels to a community which values the contributions of the professional team. Comprised of approximately 185 full-time and over 200 part-time and seasonal employees, the average full-time employee tenure is over ten years!
Employee Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive starting salary range: $55,942 (minimum) - $66,152 (midpoint) DOQ. The full range for the position is currently $55,942 - $77,201.
- Generous paid leave, including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, community service, parental, military and pandemic leave. During the first year of service, leave accruals are prorated based on the date of hire.
- Comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, group term life insurance, City-paid AD&D, flexible spending account and dependent care assistance plan, deductible reimbursement, long-term disability, and additional voluntary AD&D and life insurance options for employee, spouse and dependents.
- Retirement plans including City pension and several deferred compensation plans.
- Tuition reimbursement program for employees, Missouri MOST 529 program to help save for education expenses, and the City is a qualifying public service employer for the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and coaching services
- Platinum family membership to The Center of Clayton and Shaw Park Pool. Employee reciprocal memberships available for The Pointe in Ballwin and THE HEIGHTS in Richmond Heights.
- Transportation benefit available for employees to receive a 25% subsidy for the purchase of Metro passes, which are paid for on a pre-tax basis through payroll deduction.
- Voluntary identity theft protection available from Lifelock.
- Click here for further details on the City's benefit package.
Key duties and responsibilities of the Accountant:
- Performs general accounting functions by preparing journal entries to record all necessary transactions in the City's general ledger system including recurring and one-time transactions.
- Transmits appropriate files to online banking system, including positive pay files for checks written and ACH payment files. Verifies all transactions with bank involving payments, investments or deposit records and correctly records such data in the City's financial system. Reconciles monthly bank statements for all accounts, researching and correcting discrepancies between the general ledger and the bank balances.
- Assists with recording and/or reconciling City investment activity.
- Prepares payroll ACH payments and reconciles payments to system reports.
- Processes cash receipts from various departments on a daily basis and prepares daily deposits.
- Provides ambulance billing support services. Received and processes payments and communicates all activity with third-party billing company; evaluates past due billings and cash receipts for submission to collection agency program.
- Works closely with the ambulance billing and collection agency to companies to ensure collection.
- Processes new and annual business and liquor license applications, including follow-up, analysis, filing and preparation of routine monthly reporting. Issues temporary merchant, temporary liquor, and solicitor permits. Maintains the No Solicit List.
- Utilizes critical thinking, research and analysis for special projects and to determine appropriate accounting treatment for new or infrequent transactions.
- Please review the job description for further position details.
Required Qualifications for the Lead Payroll & Accounts Payable Administrator:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of responsible financial accounting experience.
- Work experience must include computerized financial systems and use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications for the Lead Payroll & Accounts Payable Administrator:
- Governmental and/or non-profit accounting and/or audit experience.
- Understanding of fund accounting.
- Bank reconciliation experience.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to multi-task and research discrepancies.
- Self-starter who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable with Excel functions and formulas.
Application & Pre-Employment Information
Applications for the Accountant position are accepted until an adequate pool of applicants have applied. This posting is subject to close at any time, so applicants are highly encouraged to apply early.
Successful candidates for the position will be required to successfully complete additional screening including, but not limited to the following: Background investigation, employment, education, reference and credit checks, driver license check, pre-employment physical and drug screening.
Please contact Human Resources at hr@claytonmo.gov or 314-290-8448 with any questions about the hiring process.
Employment Notice
The City of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions made at the City of Clayton will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. It is the policy of the City of Clayton not to discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected statuses. The City of Clayton will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. The City of Clayton encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources.
This policy extends to all stages of the employment process, including but not limited to: recruiting or advertising for employment; evaluating the skills, education and experience of applicants; establishing rates of pay and terms, conditions and privileges of employment (including training opportunities); and promoting, upgrading, demoting, transferring, laying off and terminating employees.
Any employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor, Human Resources, or the City Manager. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of retaliation. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
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