Staff Accountant, Auditor-Treasurer's Office - Saint Cloud - Stearns County

Description

Salary
Hiring Rate: $30.79/hour, Grade 17, Non-Exempt, Teamsters - General Unit
Stearns County Mission: Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All.
Stearns County Values: Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable
Stearns County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Salary Range: $ $45.19
Stearns County derives strength from its workforce and provides a welcoming environment where all are respected and valued. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with attention to detail to join our accounting team in the Auditor-Treasurer's Department. This position provides an opportunity to use your accounting and analytical skills to ensure the accuracy of financial information and produce effective financial reports. If you are driven by a desire to problem solve, this is your opportunity to make a difference through a rewarding career in public service.
Public service employees are provided a comprehensive benefit package, contributions to a Pension Plan, and generous time off through paid Holidays and a PTO plan. See our Benefits Overview.
Position Objective
To provide assistance with managing and maintaining financial records, accounts, and data systems. This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial information used internally and externally, providing accurate reports, and making recommendations for management review and decision making in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.
1. Performs accounting entries, transactions, and reconciliations to provide accurate and timely financial records for department operations and reporting using various mediums such as spreadsheets and databases.
2. Assists in preparation of budgets and the necessary budget adjustments in order to properly fund departmental activities; prepare the necessary monthly/quarterly report of financial or statistical data to funding agencies.
3. Interprets and analyzes fiscal data; provides guidance for future departmental activities.
4. Monitors contracts, prepares invoicing and tracks bills to various agencies to account for accurate documentation and follow up.
5. Assists in the preparation of annual financial statements, budget requests and reports to guarantee up to date data analytics.
6. Prepares annual audit documents for review by External Auditor.
7. Assists in the creation and updating of county-wide finance policies and procedures.
8. Provides accounting assistance and policy guidance to other county departments.
9. Performs review and analysis of transactions for trends, compliance, and irregularities.
10. Facilitate data extractions and imports among financial systems for reconciliation and balancing.
11. Completes accounting services and guidance for outside agencies that the County is a fiscal host for.
12. Verifies the accuracy and authenticity of changes to the vendor master file.
13. Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.
14. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Minimum Qualifications
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in accounting or finance
• Two years of accounting or finance experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting.
3. Knowledge of the principles of monitoring and projecting expenses and general auditing.
4. Ability to work independently on a variety of assignments.
5. Ability to prepare statistical reports.
6. Ability to organize and prioritize work.
7. Ability to analyze, develop and assist in the modification of accounting procedures, methods, and techniques.
8. Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment when arriving at conclusions.
9. Ability to develop and interpret accounting records and documents.
10. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Accountabilities Shared By All Employees
1. Consistently performs job responsibilities with a positive attitude and in a manner consistent with the County's mission and values.
2. Develops and maintains a respectful and collaborative professional relationship with all County employees and the public we serve.
3. Values and respects the diversity each employee brings to the organization.
4. Develops and maintains knowledge and understanding of all department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.
5. Complies with all rules and policies to maintain a safe work environment.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The primary responsibilities for this position will be performed approximately 100% of the time indoors. Will have infrequent exposure to health hazards and accidents; requires a low level of physical effort. All employees are required to reside within the state of Minnesota.
Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor.
Responsibility for Public Contact
Frequent.
Hours of Work
This position has a normal work schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; may include some hours outside of normal work hours on occasion. Potential for a hybrid work environment.
Interview Date
If you are selected to be interviewed for this position, interviews will be held on a date to be determined. Invitations to interview will be sent to the email address listed on the job application and will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Benefits
To view Stearns County benefits go to: Stearns County Benefits Page