Staff Accountant

Performs intermediate technical work administering, maintaining, and preparing financial records and reports, which includes the administration and maintenance of the integrated financial system. This position is responsible for performing various accounting functions. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Accounting Manager.

Hiring pay range is $29.34/hr.

- $32.86/hr. depending on qualifications and direct work experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Administers the integrated financial system including performing training, setting up accounts, setting up user security, performing month-end and year-end closing procedures, prepares various financial reports, oversees assigned modules, system testing, prepares user menus’ and communicates the impact of new system updates to end users.
• Performs accounting entries, transactions, and reconciliations to provide accurate and timely financial records for department operations and reporting using various mediums such as spreadsheets and databases.
• Monitors and reconcile cash balances. Performs review and analysis of transaction for trends, compliance, and irregularities. Review receipt and disbursement listing for coding errors and other discrepancies.
• Monitors contracts, audit invoicing and tracks bills to various agencies to account for accurate documentation and follow-up. Performs review and analysis of transaction for trends, compliance, and irregularities.
• Assists with year-end audit preparation, including preparing year-end audit work papers.
• Works directly with software vendors to identify and/or seek solutions to software or user problems. Works closely with other department on their accounting and financial software questions.
• Assists in administering and monitoring department financial operations, which includes serving as liaison in financial/accounting and provides general accounting assistance to all County Departments.
• Maintain County gravel operator database, comply with reporting requirements to MN Department of Revenue and the collection of aggregate tax.
• Perform other duties and activities as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field or equivalent combination of education and one year of experience in accounting, banking, auditing, or related financial field. Payroll, budgetary, and/or audit support experience is preferred.

May require possession of, or ability to obtain, specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment. A valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required upon hire.

Knowledge of government accounting methods, principles and practices; knowledge of County government work flows and processes; knowledge of financial and accounting systems and programs used to support departmental financial functions; knowledge of payroll programs and funding sources; knowledge of methods, procedures and principals of public and business administration; knowledge of local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and coding to finance; knowledge of computer systems used to administer accounting and payroll systems;

skill in the use of standard office equipment, including computer and software programs; verbal and written communication skills sufficient to effectively present information and respond to questions from a wide variety of audiences; reading comprehension skills sufficient to read…