Accountant I, Ramsey County, Finance Division

Minnesota Judicial Branch•St. Paul, MN

13h

About The Position

Ramsey County Second District is seeking to fill an Accountant I position with the Accounting and Finance Division. In this detail-oriented role, you will be responsible for accounting work involving contract management and procurement, preparation, and maintenance of court fiscal, budgetary, grant, and financial records.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field and some experience in accounting or finance.
Public sector experience is preferred.
May substitute an associate degree in accounting or a related field, plus considerable public sector accounting experience.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices sufficient to apply them to specialized accounting activities.
Knowledge of budget terminology and principles sufficient to assist in preparing a department, division, or agency budget.
Knowledge of statewide accounting (or comparable) system sufficient to compile, analyze, and interpret fiscal information for use by management.
Knowledge of auditing principles and procedures sufficient to provide information to assist in the audit of a division or agency.
Ability to analyze and interpret federal and/or state laws and department policies.
Ability to interpret and analyze fiscal reports and records.
Ability to develop and implement new procedures to resolve problems.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, other staff, and auditors.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze court contracts to maintain full financial compliance and alignment with budgetary constraints. Track contract milestones and payment schedules to facilitate timely processing. Manage the amendment process by drafting and reviewing changes to scope, compensation, or duration, verifying that all modifications remain within authorized fiscal limits.
Assist in the development and preparation of budgets and spending plans to meet objectives and fiscal requirements by generating and analyzing fiscal data; exercise financial control over expenditures and receipts; discuss identified problems with supervisor; and adjust the budget, if necessary.
Coordinate activities of a specialized accounting unit to maintain proper control and uniformity. Ensure procedures are established and maintained by evaluating budget activities and expenditures; reconcile department records with statewide accounting reports; analyze and monitor changes in operational trends and make recommendations based on those trends; maintain a set of control accounts to verify accuracy of transaction records.
Monitor departmental and/or activity cash flow to ensure adequate operating balances by identifying excesses or deficiencies of funds, and/or other problems; analyze disbursement trends; and recommend and implement accounting procedures to maintain proper balances.
Ensure purchases conform to federal, state, and departmental requirements, and are properly reflected in the accounting system by analyzing and interpreting applicable federal and/or state laws and department policies. Develop, recommend, and implement internal procurement procedures; review expenditures for accuracy and timeliness; and advise program and activity managers of concerns and/or problems.
Assist management and/or higher-level accounting personnel to resolve a variety of complex fiscal problems or questions by answering questions relating to fiscal policies and procedures; gathering information for special reports or inquiries; analyzing and interpreting financial data; and recommending alternative solutions.
Compile and interpret fiscal data to assist in federal, legislative, and/or internal audits by serving as liaison for auditors, responding to informational inquiries; and developing worksheets and supporting financial schedules.