Accountant

Job Opportunities•Elk River, MN

22h

About The Position

Are you an accounting professional looking for a career with great pay and excellent benefits? The City of Elk River is seeking candidates for our Accountant position. This position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and just three years of experience. Benefits include pension, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, comprehensive insurance plan, half day Friday's during the summer, and great coworkers to name just a few. Government accounting experience is not required but is a plus. Starting salary is $88,913. For full details see the job description. Apply on line at ElkRiverMN.gov by March 23, 2026. If you require accommodation with the application process please call 763.635.1000 and ask for HR. The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Click here for Important Facts about Information on your Employment Application Accountant Position Description Department: Finance Immediate Supervisor: Finance Manager Pay Grade: 7E FLSA Status: Exempt Last Updated: (date) 10/2021 Positions Supervised: N/A Position Summary: The Accountant performs complex accounting and financial tasks, assists in maintaining and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the city’s financial records, and performs other finance duties as directed by the Finance Manager. Essential Functions Performs cash receipting. Processes daily cash receipts from all cash collection areas. Receives and posts payments to accounts receivable and loan accounts. Maintains, monitors, and reconciles schedules of various receipt transactions (liquor sales, micro loans, lockouts, etc.). Performs accounts receivable. Processes documentation and generates invoices for accounts receivable billings. Maintains and monitors accounts receivable and follows up with delinquent accounts. Reconciles accounts receivable subsidiary ledger to general ledger. Performs financial accounting duties. Reconciles bank statements on a monthly basis. Reviews and reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Prepares journal entries to ensure the financial records are accurate. Maintains and reconciles escrow accounts for development and planning related items. Provides monthly report of escrow accounts to Planning Division. Certifies special assessments to county and reconciles special assessment balances. Conducts special assessment searches and maintains accurate up-to-date special assessment records. Assists with the annual audit and preparation of audit work papers. Assists in the preparation of financial and budget reports. Maintains capital assets by recording acquisition and disposal of capital assets based on the capital asset policy. Calculates annual depreciation and generates capital asset reports as requested. Assists in identifying areas for improvement and implementing improvements to processes. Serves as back-up for accounts payable and payroll. Performs other essential job duties. Regular and timely work attendance. Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training. Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Experience with a computerized accounting system.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong mathematical aptitude.
Ability to accurately process transactions and detail oriented.
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Three years accounting experience.

Nice To Haves

Government accounting experience.
Additional training or education in governmental/fund accounting.

Responsibilities

Performs cash receipting.
Processes daily cash receipts from all cash collection areas.
Receives and posts payments to accounts receivable and loan accounts.
Maintains, monitors, and reconciles schedules of various receipt transactions (liquor sales, micro loans, lockouts, etc.).
Performs accounts receivable.
Processes documentation and generates invoices for accounts receivable billings.
Maintains and monitors accounts receivable and follows up with delinquent accounts.
Reconciles accounts receivable subsidiary ledger to general ledger.
Performs financial accounting duties.
Reconciles bank statements on a monthly basis.
Reviews and reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Prepares journal entries to ensure the financial records are accurate.
Maintains and reconciles escrow accounts for development and planning related items.
Provides monthly report of escrow accounts to Planning Division.
Certifies special assessments to county and reconciles special assessment balances.
Conducts special assessment searches and maintains accurate up-to-date special assessment records.
Assists with the annual audit and preparation of audit work papers.
Assists in the preparation of financial and budget reports.
Maintains capital assets by recording acquisition and disposal of capital assets based on the capital asset policy.
Calculates annual depreciation and generates capital asset reports as requested.
Assists in identifying areas for improvement and implementing improvements to processes.
Serves as back-up for accounts payable and payroll.
Performs other essential job duties.
Regular and timely work attendance.
Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training.
Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.