Staff Accountant, Sheriff's Office

Stearns County MN•St. Cloud, MN

2d•$31 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

To provide assistance with managing and maintaining departmental financial records, accounts, data systems and grants. This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial information used internally and externally, providing accurate reports, and making recommendations for management's review and decision making in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or finance
Two years of progressively related experience in accounting, auditing or financial management
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the objectives and functions of a law enforcement agency.
Knowledge of state and county laws and procedures related to accounting and finance.
Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, procedures and record keeping.
Knowledge of the principles of monitoring and projecting expenses and general auditing.
Knowledge of the laws, rules and procedures applicable to the accounting function of the unit to which assigned.
Ability to analyze workflow problems and assist in the design of procedures.
Ability to organize and prioritize work in a timely manner.
Ability to develop and interpret accounting records, documents, and reports
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Skilled in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

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.
Prepares grant budgets and the necessary budget adjustments in order to properly fund and monitors grant awards; prepare the necessary monthly/quarterly reports of financial or statistical data to funding agencies.
Interprets and analyzes fiscal data; provides guidance for future departmental activities.
Monitors contracts, prepares invoicing and tracks bills to various agencies to account for accurate documentation and follow up.
Monitors and reconciles cash balances for inmate funds, department credit cards and checking accounts to ensure charges to correct accounts and proper documentation.
Oversees the reporting and processing of claims and inmate medical charges to ensure the receipt of maximum revenue reimbursements.
Reconciles various jail medical and pharmacy bills and coordinates with collection agencies for revenue recapture.
Documents and categorizes various service purchases in order to meet reporting requirements and obtain state reimbursement.
Collaborates with the Auditor-Treasurer’s office to coordinate check issuances, address changes, stop payments, cancellations, voided checks, and system adjustments to secure accurate data processing.
Coordinates all expenditure and revenue requests from the public and staff utilizing documented information and garnered reports to certify responsive customer service.
Oversees the preparation of annual financial statements, budget requests and reports to guarantee up to date data analytics.
Serves as Treasurer of the Violent Offenders Task Force preparing bills, financial reports, forfeiture tracking and preparation of deposits and records minutes of meetings pursuant to MN data practice laws.
Prepares annual state audit documents for review by State Auditor.
Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.