Accountant Senior

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Our greatest asset are our people. City of Minnetonka employees work together to drive change and make a meaningful impact on the community. We support one another in our personal and professional lives. You can expect to make a difference because in Minnetonka you and your work matter.

The primary objective of this position is to perform advanced accounting functions related to preparing monthly quarterly and annual reports including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for review by external auditors. This position is also responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial system accounting procedures and internal controls to ensure timely and accurate reporting. This position will also provide professional and technical accounting work in support of the capital and operating budget preparations.

Accounting and Financial Reporting:

• Perform advanced accounting functions related to preparing monthly quarterly and annual financial statements including the ACFR.
• Compile annual ACFR in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Government Accounting Auditing and Financial Reporting (GAAFR) requirements.
• Prepare lead schedules and work papers to support preparation of annual financial statements including cash and investments payables and receivables payroll and compensated absences insurance contracts capital assets property taxes long-term debt leases subscription-based agreements etc.
• Work with external auditors to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Perform necessary grant accounting including potential Single Audit procedures.
• Perform variance analysis to ensure proper account posting and identify potential trends.
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger including bank reconciliations and investment allocation.
• Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to daily deposits accounts payable accounts receivable etc.

• Compilation and analysis of periodic and regular fund summaries working with departments to develop reports and train personnel to use general ledger reporting software.
• Assist Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director in coordination and preparation of the detailed budget document including working with other divisions and departments.
• Conduct analysis and produce expenditure revenue fiscal variance and forecast reports as requested.
• Assist with the annual budget for enterprise funds and various special revenue funds including the utility fund economic development related funds insurance fund and rate analysis as needed.
• Provide financial advice and technical assistance to other departments and divisions.
• Assist the Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director in preparing special reports analytical studies and financial planning.
• Perform all other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or apparent.

• Maintain and foster the citys Shared Values as a leader and team member.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in governmental accounting or auditing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Three years of experience preparing governmental nonprofit or public annual financial statements.
• Three years of local government nonprofit or public auditing experience.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards Enterprise ProSystem fx Engagement application Hubble or other report writing applications.
• CPA or CPFO designations or actively pursuing.

2026 Compensation:
This position is an exempt non-union position with the following compensation range:
Step 1 - $96688.80
Step 2 - $99590.40
Step 3 - $102577.28
Step 4 - $105653.60
Step 5- $108823.52
Step 6 - $112089.12
Step 7 - $115452.48

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to provide optimal customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved.
• Ability to do administrative and accounting work of considerable difficulty including composing memorandums tables spreadsheets procedures analysis etc.
• Ability to analyze and interpret a variety of instructions and records.
• Ability to research and apply a variety of procedures policies and precedents using analytical ability to adapt methods to fit facts and conditions.

Not Sure You Meet All the Qualifications
If this role interests you but youre unsure about meeting all the listed requirements we encourage you to apply! Your unique experiences may be more relevant than you think and we value both technical skills and diverse perspectives.

How to Apply:

1. Click Apply at the top of the page before the closing date.
2. Submit these documents via the online application system (no zip files or links):
   • Resume
   • Cover Letter
3. Questions Contact Human Resources at .

Hiring Process:

• Open Job Posting:Requisition is open and accepting applications.
• Selection Process: Qualified applicants join a candidate pool. Hiring managers select candidates for interviews and/or assessments. Youll be notified if selected.
• Pre-Employment Screening: This may include a drivers license a criminal history background check a drug test a physical exam a work assessment or simulation and if education-based proof of qualifications.

Contact Us:
For position-related questions email Katie Xiong at .

Veterans Preference:
Veterans can request preference under MN Statute 197.455 by submitting a DD214 with their application.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Minnetonka values diversity and does not discriminate based on race color creed age religion national origin marital status disability sex sexual orientation familial status public assistance status or other protected classes.