Manager, Accounting

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The Saint Louis County Department of Public Health is seeking an Accounting Manager to support public health initiatives by managing the Department’s daily fiscal operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and internal financial controls. This position reports to the Director of Fiscal Services and ensures compliance with federal, state, and county financial policies and regulations while supporting the Department’s mission to protect and improve community health.

The Accounting Manager works closely with Department leadership and internal divisions to support effective financial management, promote transparency and accountability, and ensure the responsible stewardship of public funds. This role provides operational support and guidance to maintain accurate financial processes and reporting across the Department.

The typical work hours are from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday.

• Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $33.17 - $39.80 hourly, based on your qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
• Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance.

Examples of Duties

As an Accounting Manager, you will:

• Manage departmental fiscal operations, including personnel and non-personnel budgets.
• Manage financial planning, forecasting, and budget monitoring to support executive decision-making.
• Review and approve financial transactions, journal entries, and budget adjustments to ensure accuracy and compliance with County policies and accounting standards.
• Manage the annual budget development process.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Manage financial reporting processes, including the preparation and review of financial statements and reports.
• Collaborate with division directors and program managers to support fiscal accountability and informed resource allocation.
• Analyze Department revenues and expenditures to identify trends and support strategic financial decisions.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and resource plans to support Department initiatives.
• Supervise the preparation and dissemination of assessed valuations to County political subdivisions for tax rate setting and adjust County jurisdictions as needed.
• May manage other related or indirectly related operations to meet the needs of the assigned County Department.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree
• At least five (5) years of related professional experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management, or a related field
• Supervisory experience in a professional work environment
• Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
  • Experience in governmental or public sector accounting, preferably within a public health or healthcare setting
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local funding requirements, including grants management and compliance
  • Experience with financial systems, enterprise resource planning systems, or data analytics tools used for budgeting and reporting

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.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY: In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule (Download PDF reader). it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of “fully vaccinated” is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a CMS clinical (Download PDF reader)contraindication to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process.