Senior Accountant

The 2026 starting rate of pay is $88,004.80 - $96,574.40 per year with potential to $ per year.

Grade: PM3 FLSA Status:
Exempt

Safety Sensitive Position:
No

Supervisor

Title:

Associate Director of Finance

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Five (5) years of accounting experience in the public and/or private sector, which may include experience:
  • Working with accounting principles and practices, general ledgers and performing financial analysis.
  • Previous accounting and/or auditing experience in the public sector.
  • Experience with a CPA firm or auditing governmental entities.
  • Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience, including responsibility for directing, training, mentoring, and evaluating the work of accounting or finance staff.
• CPA or MBA Certification
• Experience working with vendors and the general public.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.

OR

• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may be substituted for the above requirements.

Under general supervision of the Associate Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the financial activity of the City and the Civic Center. This position will do financial management, internal controls, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting and other financial responsibilities as outlined in the job description. The position will supervise the Accountant I positions and acts as the City’s Associate Director of Finance in the absence of the Associate Director of Finance.

Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato – positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values.

Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.

We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!

• Using independent judgement, assists the Associate Director of Finance in providing supervision and leadership to department personnel.
• Provide ongoing review and feedback concerning department goals, projects and priorities.
• Assures that all Department of Finance accounting practices and procedures are followed throughout the City.
• Ensures all banking activity protocol is followed in accordance with the parameters set forth in the Request For Proposal document.
• Provides required financial support information and audit papers to auditors upon demand.
• Assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR).
• Assists in the preparation of the annual financial audit, for all City and Civic Center financial activity.
• Daily supervisory responsibilities over the position of Accountant I – (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable).
• Assists in the preparation of all Financial Reports, in accordance with GAAP, including Profit and Loss, Interim Reports, or Event Reports as necessary.
• Assist in the maintaining of all fixed asset records.
• Serves as primary Finance Department contact for software upgrades and changes.
• Assist with administering risk management and associated claims/reporting.
• Assists in the monthly tax submissions to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
• Assists in overseeing the general ledger, review of financial edits, and assures that all journal entries are properly recorded for all City and Civic Center financial activity.
• Assists in the processing of all…