Associate Accountant; on-site

Position: Associate Accountant (on-site)
Job Posting End Date:
February 17, 2026 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $50,897 to $59,800 ($24.47 to $28.75 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 02/17/2026 in order to be considered.
** Position Description
** The Anoka County Finance department’s mission is
* Enriching our community by providing quality services and assuring financial integrity.
* We are seeking an
** Associate Accountant
** to join our Cash Receipting team. This role is responsible for accurately applying incoming payments—including cash, checks, ACH, and credit card transactions—for multiple county departments. The Associate Accountant ensures timely and accurate posting, compliance with internal controls, and proper documentation of all transactions. This position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to established procedures, and collaboration with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and maintain financial integrity.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place at the Anoka County Government Center the week of February 23, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Second interviews, if needed, would take place the following week.
** Pay & Benefits
*** Salary: $50,897 to $59,800 ($24.47 to $28.75 per hour).
* Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28: $50,897 to $68,702 ($24.47 to $33.03 per hour).
* 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
* Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at
* Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
* Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
* Advancement/professional development opportunities.
** Work Location
*** This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303
* Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
** Job Duties and Responsibilities*
* * These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Associate Accountant in the Cash Receipting area.
** Apply incoming payments (cash, checks, ACH, and credit cards) to the correct accounts and verify batch totals for accuracy before posting.
* Review the accuracy of entries to subsidiary ledger and bank.
* Research and resolve misapplied or unapplied payments.
* Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all payment transactions in accordance with retention and audit requirements.
* Collaborate with billing and bank reconciliation to resolve payment posting discrepancies and ensure timely application.
* Prepare and provide reports on cash application activities for internal inquiries and audit purposes.
* Communicate with internal departments or external payers by phone or email to obtain missing or to clarify payment information.
** Qualifications and Requirements:
**** Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
*** Bachelor’s degree
* In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
** Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
*** Degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field.
* One year (2,080 annual hours) of accounting experience.
* Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial systems and county organization and operation and ability to apply that knowledge.
* Expertise at Excel and Adobe.
* Quick entry skills (alpha and numeric).
* Ability to analyze, develop and interpret rules, regulations,…