Accountant, Principal (Internal Office of Budget & Finance applicants only)
Accountant, Principal (Internal Office of Budget & Finance applicants only)
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The Office of Budget and Finance is seeking a Principal Accountant to coordinate and oversee complex countywide accounting responsibilities related to debt accounting taxable employee reimbursements retiree health insurance liabilities compensated absences liabilities and certain federal grant reporting activities related to Single Audit.
Location and hours:
This position is remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings trainings or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable.Work hours will be Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Based on business needs of this position hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota.
About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit-earning position. You must be acurrent regular or probationary employeeThis position is internally classified as an Accountant Principal.
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In this position you will:- Serve as a liaison with county departments and external auditors to provide leadership and coordinated efforts to complete complex accounting tasks related to county debt allocation of bond proceeds taxable employee reimbursements compensated absences liabilities and retiree health insurance liabilities.
- Review and approve the work papers and conclusions of other audit team members.
- Provide leadership training and work direction to professional staff related to the countys accounting operations.
- Supervise complex accounting work in a financial reporting system (such as DebtBook) to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Manage complex accounting processes for debt transactions ranging from recognizing debt issuance calculating amortizations and projections performing accounting adjustments for refunding and early redemptions.
- Oversee the allocation of bond proceeds via a complex reimbursement workflow for approved countywide capital projects.
- Supervise the processing and reconciliation of taxable employee reimbursements particularly those related to late employee submissions ensuring timely and accurate financial management and reporting.
- Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals mission and core values.
- Ensure a collaborative diverse supportive and inclusive work culture and develop future leaders.
Need to have:- One of the following:
- Eight years or more of experience as an accountant or auditor two of which are in a functional area of accounting auditing or financial management related to the position.
- Bachelors degree in accounting business administration with an emphasis in accounting or other specialty area related to the position andfour years or more of experience as an accountant or auditor two of which are in a functional area of accounting auditing or financial management related to the position.
Nice to have:- Two or more years of technical accounting experience including experience related to debt accounting management of taxable employee reimbursements and financial reporting for compensated absences liabilities and retiree health insurance liabilities.
- Experience:
- In governmental accounting and financial reporting including experience with year-end accounting processes.
- With Microsoft Office applications and PeopleSoft Financials or a similar electronic accounting system.
- In racial gender LGBTQIA neurodiversity or differing ability equity.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.
- Ability to:
- Handle multiple priorities with minimal direction.
- Communicate well both verbally and in writing.
- Meet deadlines and produce accurate work in a fast-paced office environment.
- Actively contribute to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in ongoing professional development related to diversity equity and inclusion.
About the department:
The Office of Budget & Finance works hard to ensure sound credit conditions working capital and overall financial health within Hennepin County by supporting strategic objectives through leveraging technology effective management of financial and human resource systems and services as well as Hennepin Countys commitment to equal opportunity affirmative action diversity and inclusion.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities eliminate inequities and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy all people are valued and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community competitive pay work-life balance a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more atThe Bridge (login as Employee).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions please contact:
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
