Accounting Manager, Ramsey County, Finance Division

The Second Judicial District (Ramsey County District Court) welcomes applications for the position of Accounting Manager. This is a highly responsible managerial and advanced professional accounting position involving the supervision development and management of financial operations of a judicial district.

As the manager of the Second Judicial Districts accounting team this position is ultimately responsible for:

• Preparing and monitoring the districts annual budgets and grants
• Overseeing court receipts fund disbursements and purchasing and procurement transactions
• Administering contracts
• Analyzing and reporting financial data
• Primary contact on all audit inquires district budget and accounting issues.

Work requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment on complex bookkeeping and related problems in accordance with State Auditors guidelines collection and bookkeeping principles and practices rules of court state statutes and court policies and procedures.

The primary work location for this position is the Ramsey County Courthouse located at 15 W. Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul Minnesota with the ability for some remote work opportunities. Typical hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday but may vary depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

The following are examples of major job duties and are not intended to be all-inclusive

• Directs plans assigns reviews and supervises the work of accounting and clerical staff directly and through supervisor-level employees.
• Oversees and participates in recruitment selection training evaluation discipline and retention of employees; develops and reviews performance objectives and measures; ensures efficient and effective staff workflows; sets work standards for the team; resolves personnel issues.
• Monitors district budget; prepares reports; forecasts revenues and expenditures; reallocates funds as needed; analyzes budget problems and presents budget recommendations to leadership.
• Prepares federal and state grant applications; oversees grant awards.
• Manages and monitors procurement processes including contracts purchase orders accounts payable and other related transactions.
• Manages and monitors the collection receipting posting and reporting of fees fines bail judgments trust rent escrow deposits and other court payments; daily balancing and reconciliation of receipts and cash registers; and preparation of and transport of bank deposits.
• Directs supervises and monitors the preparation of fund disbursements and transfers checks transmittal documents and other financial transactions in accordance with court orders; examines and interprets court orders; periodically monitors and reports on case files and activity; compiles and analyzes statistical information regarding financial transactions and activities.
• Ensures work of the team conforms with appropriate state statutes court policies regulations and standard procedures. When necessary develops recommends and implements financial policies and procedures.
• Determines overall objectives priorities and policies within program area; participates in long range and strategic planning for district.
• Represent the Second District on state/court-wide committees and workgroups to ensure consistent business practices across the Judicial Branch.
• Functions as a member of the senior management team.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge abilities and skills listed below. Examples of acceptable qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting finance or related field plus 4 years of experience in accounting or finance OR
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in accounting finance or related field plus 6 years of experience in accounting or finance OR
• 8 years of work experience in accounting or finance.
• This position has the ability to work partially remotely. Access to reliable internet connection is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in governmental accounting court systems Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) system or Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting and financial principles practices and procedures
• Knowledge of rules of court state statutes case processing and court policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and experience with enterprise accounting software.
• Ability to oversee account for and handle large amounts of money.
• Skill in effective staff supervision and/or managing the work of a group to meet the needs of an organization including leadership experience in coaching training and/or developing staff
• Skill in effective communication both written and verbal with all levels of the organization and external customers; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Experience with analyzing complex financial records and preparing/presenting various financial reports to leadership
• Ability to successfully manage multiple requests and priorities simultaneously as well as exercise independent judgment and use discretion in applying and interpreting policies procedures and guidelines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite as well as the ability to learn new accounting systems

Salary Range

The salary for this position is $43.29-$67.04 per hour ($90389.52- $139979.52 annually) depending on qualifications.

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of MN employee benefits.

Instructions for Applying:

• Complete and submit your online application with resume attached by February 22 2026 at 11:55 p.m.
• Interviews will occur in person at the Ramsey County Kellogg Courthouse 15 West Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul MN 55102.
• All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. An employment offer may be rescinded if the background check identifies job related convictions.

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