Accountant I

City Of Minneapolis-Human Resources • Minneapolis, MN • 2h ago

Position Description Perform professional level accounting work to assist in fulfilling accounting and financial reporting responsibilities for the City of Minneapolis and supports 3 Public Works Enterprise Funds. Work Location: This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Job Duties and Responsibilities Perform accounting functions pertaining to grants, accounts receivable, accounts payable, deposits, projects and outstanding accounts. Responsible for beginning entries, reconciling, trial balance preparation, adjusting and closing general ledger entries, through final fund balances. Prepare month end financial and statistical reports, providing detailed historical analysis of various accounts, and generate month end summary reports for all activity. Prepare journal entries for revenue and expense accounts and internal billing, including researching discrepancies and making appropriate adjustments. Responsible for preparation of financial data and for entries made on the financial system and for ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. Obtain and analyze information regarding bank accounts, and investments and take responsibility for making entries to ensure accurate balances. Prepare journal entries in the financial system for cash transfers between bank accounts and between banks. Work with management and administration to identify, determine impact and narrate on new or exceptional acquisitions or practices. Conduct research and analysis on assigned accounting problems. Coordinate and prepare budget submittal documents. Assist in the preparation and review of annual budgets. Manage the appropriation, revenue, and expense status of projects, and monitor and prepare month end reports to ensure adequate fund availability for projects. Establish and maintain cost accounting system to keep accurate project costs for billing and report purposes. Assist with the analysis of request for utility rate changes, bond issues, expenditure requests, etc. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a closely related field Minimum Experience: None required Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered. Licenses/Certifications: None required *A cover letter and resume are required. You must attach a cover letter and updated resume to your application. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. Background Check: The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Union Representation: This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA). For more information on the termsand conditions of this agreement please visit: Professional Employees - City of Minneapolis Eligible List Statement: The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire 1 month after it has been established. Interview Selection: The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of modern accounting and office methods and procedures. Knowledge of the principles of public finance administration. Knowledge of governmental and cost accounting. Knowledge of monitoring grant expenditures and reimbursements. Working knowledge of computerized financial systems. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to analyze data. Good oral and written communication skills. As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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