Accountant, Senior (Internal Hennepin County applicants only)

Saint Paul, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 68888 - 103332

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Office of Budget and Finance is seeking a Senior Accountant to serve as the primary contact for county department Employee Expense Contacts audit employee expense reports for compliance with policies and procedures provide related training and assist with employee expense reimbursements. This position is also responsible for preparing accounting entries related to investment accounting and the allocation of investment earnings.

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 typically be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with flexibility.Based on business needs of this position hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota.

About the position type:
This position is a full-time benefit earning position. You must be acurrent regular or probationary employee

This position is internally classified as anAccountant Senior.
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In this position you will:

Serve as the primary contact for county department Employee Expense Contacts audit employee expense reports for compliance with policies and procedures and provide related training.
Assist with employee expense reimbursements tasks including reissuing checks.
Prepare accounting entries related to investment accounting and the allocation of investment earnings reconciling related general ledger accounts.
Facilitate smooth financial system processes by monitoring job queues and reports for issues.
Serve in a lead-worker role and provide backup assistance to coworkers.
Assist with the implementation of new procedures or new computer systems.
Act as a backup for accounts receivable tasks including processing automated clearing house (ACH) receipts and applying them to outstanding invoices.

Need to have:

One of the following:
- Six years or more of professionalexperience in a specific functional area of accounting auditing or financial management.
- Bachelors degree or higher in accounting business administration with an emphasis in accounting or other specialty area related to the position andtwo years or more of professional experience in a specific functional area of accounting auditing or financial management.

Nice to have:

Experience managing Hennepin County employee expense reimbursements.
Experience using PeopleSoft Financials.
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing procedures.
Ability to:
- Communicate well both verbally and in writing.
- Handle multiple priorities with minimal direction.
- 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 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 at The 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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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

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:
Roberta Arpinar

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Required Experience:

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DescriptionThe Office of Budget and Finance is seeking a Senior Accountant to serve as the primary contact for county department Employee Expense Contacts audit employee expense reports for compliance with policies and procedures provide related training and assist with employee expense reimbursemen...