Senior Accountant
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Job Description
WHO WE ARE
We are the Metropolitan Council the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation wastewater and housing services.
The candidates permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities regionMetro Transit is one of the countrys largest transit systems employs more than 3000 people and provides ridership through an integrated network of buses light rail and commuter trains as well as resources for those who carpool vanpool walk or bike in the Twin Cities.
The Senior Accountant works under limited supervision/procedural control functions as primary accountant for divisional departments or major functional area (e.g. operations grants capital projects) performing full accounting activities requiring experiences professional knowledge and application of accounting principles and practices. Perform a wide range of detailed/complex accounting and advisory functions and assures day-to-day operations are carried out in accordance with established accounting principles policies objectives and controls; performs related work as required.What you would do in this job
Run reports in the financial systems reconcile account balances and prepare journal entries for assigned funds and accounts to ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the financial systems.
Prepare journal entries to record monthly accruals correct posting errors etc.
Coordinate all activities of a specialized unit within a divisional department or major functional area to maintain proper control and uniformity and to ensure procedures are established and maintained by evaluating budget activities and expenditures; reconcile department records with accounting reports; analyze and monitors changes in operational trends and make recommendations based on those trends maintain a set of control accounts to verify accuracy of transaction records.
Monitor financial control over expenditures and receipts; review monthly reports with management; and make adjusting journal entries if necessary.
Develop recommend and implement internal procedures; review and research expenditures for accuracy and timeliness; andadviseprogram and activity managers of concerns and/or problems.
Assist in the monitoring reconciliation and reporting of activity (monthly quarterly yearly) of operating and capital accounts and funds or other project related reporting to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet department and activity needs by reviewing requests for compliance with federal and state laws department policies and internal controls; analyze and interpret fiscal data; develop and implement new procedures to solve problems; and monitor cash flow.
Train co-workers as directed in specific task and job practices and procedures to improve andmaintainperformance levels by communicating timetables and quality standards for tasks; and provide instruction on policies and procedures as needed.
Prepare documents for compliance and financial audits in accordance with GAAP and other applicable reporting requirements.
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Education/Experience
Any of the followingcombinations of experience in an accounting environment and completed education
(degree field of study in Accounting Finance or closely related field
- High school diploma/GED with six (6) years of experience
- Associate degree with four (4) years of experience
- Bachelors degree or higher with two (2) years of experience
- Experience with PeopleSoft financials systems
- Governmental Accounting Experience.
- CPA certification.
Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:
Generally acceptedaccounting principles and practices sufficient to apply them to specialized accounting activities
Experience withgovernmentalfinancial reporting requirements
Complex financial information systems
Applicable internal controls to ensure the protection of financial assets and compliance with financial rules and regulations and the ability todeterminethose actions not in compliance
Budgeting principles sufficient to prepare analyze monitor and review department or functional area budgets
State and Federal grant procedures and policies sufficient toassistin the monitoring reconciliation and reporting of department funding grants.
Ability to:
Understandinterpretand solve complex problems
Communicate financial data to non-accounting personnel
Independently handle short and critical deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Understandanalyzeand interpret federal and state regulationstowork assignments
Interpret and analyze fiscal reports and records.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with management internal and external auditors and other staff members.
Additional information
Union(s): Non Represented Grade G
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Work Environment:
Work is performed in a standard office setting. Requires travel between primary work site to other sites.
The responsibilities listed are typical of the positions included in the job classification; however not all duties are necessarily performed by each specific position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position. Regular attendance is an essential responsibility
What steps the recruitment process involves:- We review your minimum qualifications.
- We request your Work Record Evaluation (ATU employee only).
- We rate your education and experience.
- We conduct a structured panel interview.
- We conduct a selection interview.
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only) and a background check which verifies education employment and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job youre applying for is safety sensitive is a supervisory or management job is in the Finance Information Services Audit or Human Resources departments or has access to financial records files/databases cash vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color members of the LGBTQ community individuals with disabilities women and veterans to apply.
If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process please email.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
