Staff Accountant, Auditor-Treasurer's Office

Staff Accountant, Auditor-Treasurer's Office

Salary

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Location

St. Cloud MN, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2024-01702

Department

Auditor's Office

Opening Date

04/26/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Description

SALARY:

Hiring Range: $27.3801 - $32.6933/hourly

Grade 17, Non-Exempt Position, Teamsters General Unit

Our Mission: "Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All"

Our Values: Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable

Stearns County derives strength from the diversity of its workforce and provides a welcoming environment where all are respected, honored, and valued. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with attention to detail to join our accounting team in the Auditor-Treasurer's Department. This position provides an opportunity to use your accounting and analytical skills to ensure the accuracy of financial information and produce effective financial reports. If you are driven by a desire to problem solve, this is your opportunity to make a difference through a rewarding career in public service.

Public service employees are provided a comprehensive benefit package, contributions to a Pension Plan, and generous time off through paid Holidays and a PTO plan. See our Benefits Overview.

Continuous Posting: Applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted, initial application review will begin May 3rd.

Position Objective

To provide assistance with managing and maintaining financial records, accounts, and data systems. This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial information used internally and externally, providing accurate reports, and making recommendations for management review and decision making in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.

1.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.

2.Assists in preparation of budgets and the necessary budget adjustments in order to properly fund departmental activities; prepare the necessary monthly/quarterly report of financial or statistical data to funding agencies.

3.Interprets and analyzes fiscal data; provides guidance for future departmental activities.

4.Monitors contracts, prepares invoicing and tracks bills to various agencies to account for accurate documentation and follow up.

5.Assists in the preparation of annual financial statements, budget requests and reports to guarantee up to date data analytics.

6.Prepares annual audit documents for review by External Auditor.

7.Assists in the creation and updating of county-wide finance policies and procedures.

8.Provides accounting assistance and policy guidance to other county departments.

9.Performs review and analysis of transactions for trends, compliance, and irregularities.

10. Facilitate data extractions and imports among financial systems for reconciliation and balancing.

11. Completes accounting services and guidance for outside agencies that the County is a fiscal host for.

12. Verifies the accuracy and authenticity of changes to the vendor master file.

13. Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.

14. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications and Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in accounting or finance OR
• Bachelor's Degree in a different field and two years of relevant accounting experience

Note: We welcome applications from students completing their Bachelor's Degree in Spring 2024.

• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1.Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

2.Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting.

3.Knowledge of the principles of monitoring and projecting expenses and general auditing.

4.Ability to work independently on a variety of assignments.

5.Ability to prepare statistical reports.

6.Ability to organize and prioritize work.

7.Ability to analyze, develop and assist in the modification of accounting procedures, methods, and techniques..

8.Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment when arriving at conclusions.

9.Ability to develop and interpret accounting records and documents.

10. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Accountabilities, Work Environment and Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided

Accountabilities Shared By All Employees

1.Performs job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the County's mission and values.

2.Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of all department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.

3.Develops respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

4.Informs immediate supervisor of all important matters pertaining to assigned job responsibilities.

5.Seeks opportunities for further personal growth and development.

6.Represents the County in a professional manner to all internal and external contacts when doing the County's business.

7.Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The primary responsibilities for this position will be performed approximately 100% of the time indoors. Will have infrequent exposure to health hazards and accidents; requires a low level of physical effort. All employees are required to reside within the state of Minnesota.

Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor.

Responsibility for Public Contact

Frequent.

Hours of Work, Testing and Interview Dates

Hours of Work

This position has a normal work schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; may include some hours outside of normal work hours on occasion. Potential for a hybrid work environment.

Interview Date

If you are selected to be interviewed for this position, interviews will be held on a date to be determined. Invitations to interview will be sent to the email address listed on the job application and will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the Stearns County hiring process, please contact us at 320-656-3606.