Accountant (Part Time Regular 0.5 FTE)

City of Eden Prairie•Eden Prairie, MN

20h•$46,529 - $60,486•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant supports the Finance division, City employees and the public by ensuring the reporting of timely and accurate financial information. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are: Assists with the oversight of day-to-day operations in the Finance division. Oversees the accounting functions of various fiscal agents. Performs monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts. Completes State and Federal filings on a monthly/quarterly/yearly basis. Reviews and records electronic fund transactions in the accounting system. Coordinates, compiles and analyzes periodic financial statements and reports for the City and its departments using complex spreadsheets and database applications. Partners with and assists City departments in preparing and analyzing financial data. Assists with review and preparation of annual budget work papers. Assists with the annual audit and compiling of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Utilizes BS&A financial system to process information or prepare reports relating to G/L, A/P, A/R. Assists Finance Manager and Finance Supervisor with special projects. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance field is required.
A minimum of two years of accounting experience is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
Experience with financial software is required.
Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, work history verification and education verification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)regulations is preferred.
Experience with municipal government within a Financial setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the oversight of day-to-day operations in the Finance division.
Oversees the accounting functions of various fiscal agents.
Performs monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
Completes State and Federal filings on a monthly/quarterly/yearly basis.
Reviews and records electronic fund transactions in the accounting system.
Coordinates, compiles and analyzes periodic financial statements and reports for the City and its departments using complex spreadsheets and database applications. Partners with and assists City departments in preparing and analyzing financial data.
Assists with review and preparation of annual budget work papers.
Assists with the annual audit and compiling of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Utilizes BS&A financial system to process information or prepare reports relating to G/L, A/P, A/R.
Assists Finance Manager and Finance Supervisor with special projects.