Accountant

Metropolitan Council•Minneapolis, MN

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The accountant is responsible for general ledger accounting functions for basic governmental funds (may include the General Fund, Capital Projects Funds, and/or Special Revenue Funds). This position works with Financial Analysts and Division program staff performing calculations, preparation, analysis and reconciliation duties. Duties include reconciliation of account balances, preparation of state and federal grant reimbursement billings, creation and review of journal entries, report generation (monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc) and preparation of financial statements the Council's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). This posting will establish a six-month eligibility list to fill current and future openings.

Requirements

Any of the following combinations of experience in accounting or related field and completed education (degree field of study in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related field):
A high school diploma/GED with four (4) years of experience.
An associate degree with two (2) years of experience.
A bachelor’s degree or higher.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Problem solving skills.
Ability to reconcile account balances using reports, queries, spreadsheets, etc.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and reporting requirements and apply to job responsibilities.
Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional documents.
Ability to calculate balances and resolve variances.
Promotes an equitable, positive and respectful work environment that values diversity among all employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience with financials systems (like People Soft or similar).
Experience and knowledge of accounting practices: reconciling account balances using reports, queries, spreadsheets, etc.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Experience working in an equitable, positive and respectful work environment that values diversity among all employees.

Responsibilities

Monitor general ledger accounts for assigned funds and accounts to assure transactions are accurately recorded in the financial system.
Prepare journal entries to record monthly accruals, correct posting errors, etc.
Reconcile grant account balance; prepare supporting documentation, and billing for state or federal reimbursement requests.
Perform reconciliations and/or allocations of account balances to assure appropriate recording and financial system integrity (may include such accounts as; payroll, cash, investments, inter-fund activity, or other balances as assigned).
Prepare documents for compliance and audits in accordance with GAAP for assigned funds.