Accountant

The Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities is seeking to hire a full time Accountant in the Regional Administration Division. This position is located in our main office at 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul MN 55101.

Hiring range (depends on qualifications): $58,261.00 annual to $61,277.00 annual

Full salary range: $58,261.00 annual to $82,638.00 annual

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 by performing calculations, preparation, analysis and reconciliation duties. She or he is also 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 by 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, adhoc) and preparation of financial statements the Council’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

To find out how the Metropolitan Council serves the Twin Cities region, please click here for more information: https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx .

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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 account balances, prepare supporting documentation, and billing for state or federal reimbursement requests

Review grant project/budget reports with financial analyst and/or program managers

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 financial statements in accordance with GAAP for assigned funds

Run and develop queries and reports from the financial system

Respond to inquiries from internal and external auditors for assigned funds and activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field.

OR

Associate degree in Accounting or a closely related field AND two (2) years of experience in an accounting environment.

Desired Qualifications in Addition to One of the Above

Governmental accounting experience

Experience with PeopleSoft financials system

Direct experience with Capital Assets

Direct experience with financial reporting and journal entries

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Union/Grade: AFSCME/ Grade F

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

Selection Process All experience and education must be verifiable. Candidates will move forward in the process based on the results of the following steps:

Minimum Qualifications Review

Education and Experience Review & Rating

Oral Exam (structured panel interviews)

Selection Interview / Final Interview

Candidates will be notified of their application status through email only.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office setting. Occasional travel between primary Council work sites in the Twin Cities Metro area. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

All employment offers are conditional upon a review and verification of education, employment and driving record (if applicable) as well as passing a pre-employment drug screen for new hires. Offers are also conditioned upon passing a criminal background check for new hires. Convictions are not an automatic disqualification from the selection process.

The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis. Convictions are reviewed based upon the relatedness of the conviction to duties of the position as well as a candidate’s ability to demonstrate adequate rehabilitation. Metropolitan Council employees who are applying for positions which are safety sensitive; supervisory/managerial; located in Finance, Information Services (IS) or Human Resources; or have access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards will be required to pass a criminal background check.

Please note

Making a false statement or withholding information (misrepresentation) may cause an applicant to be barred from consideration for the position.