Principal Accountant (Internal OBF applicants only)

Saint Paul, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 79746 - 119619

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Office of Budget and Finance (OBF) is seeking a Principal Accountant to manage the countys Purchasing Card Program and oversee capital asset accounting. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with accounting standards and maintaining the integrity of countywide financial data. Using PeopleSoft applications the Principal Accountant will also support financial reporting for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR) Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and Regional Railroad Authority (RRA) and perform advanced accounting for the Employee Health Self-Insurance Fund. As a vital member of the accounting team this role contributes to a broad range of financial operations and reporting functions.

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. Based on business needs of this position hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

About the position type:

This is a full-time benefit-earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employeeof the Office of Budget & Finance department to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.

This position is internally classified as an Accountant Principal.
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In this position you will:

Manage the countys purchasing card program including complex accounting and coordination responsibilities for the program which has over $7 million annual spend and over 400 cardholders.
Manage the countys capital asset accounting and inventory tracking ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
Prepare and review sections of theACFR including capital assets and lease disclosures.
PerformGASB 87 lease accounting including journal entries and government-wide conversion entries.
Prepare annual financial reports for theHRA and RRA.
Provide leadership training and work directions to professional staff related to the countys accounting operations.

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 or higher in accounting business administration with an emphasis in accounting or other specialty area related to the position andfour years 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:

Experience:
- Managing Hennepin Countys purchasing card program.
- With capital asset accounting lease accounting and financial reporting.
- With professional accounting related to self-insurance programs.
Knowledge of:
- Generally accepted accounting principles.
- Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards especially GASB 87.
Ability to:
- Handle multiple priorities with minimal direction.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Meet deadlines and produce accurate work in a fast-paced office environment.

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 thateliminatedisparities 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. 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 Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and theeliminationof disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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DescriptionThe Office of Budget and Finance (OBF) is seeking a Principal Accountant to manage the countys Purchasing Card Program and oversee capital asset accounting. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with accounting standards and maintaining the integrity of countywide financia...