Hennepin County's Disparity Reduction department is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. With limited supervision and a high degree of independence, this position will provide routine and non-routine accounting functions with a significant focus on general ledger accounting and maintaining of financial records in the accounting system. This position will also support departments in establishing adequate financial and/or accounting controls and procedures.
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Location and hours:
This position is remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site an average of 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Work hours are primarily days, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable. Based on business needs of this position, hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota. New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About the position type :
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Accountant, Senior.
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In this position, you will: Prepare and post routine journal entries and review allocated transactions. Prepare and process corrections to accounts payable vouchers. Provide feedback to the accounting department on how to improve on internal controls, and pinpoint areas of risks. Review general ledger activity/transactions on a monthly and annual basis. Participate in the testing of new systems and procedures. Participate in special projects and help units and departments on accounting related matters. Lead or participate and serve as liaison with the external auditors, ACIS (Internal Audit), and State partners to coordinate efforts and provide assistance concerning accounting issues and/or submitted reports. Prepare, process, and approve corrections to accounts payable vouchers, employee expenditures, and P-card purchases. Need to have: One of the following:
Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration with an emphasis in accounting, or other specialty area related to the position and two years or more of professional experience in a specific functional area of accounting, auditing, or financial management. Six years or more of experience in a specific functional area of accounting, auditing, or financial management. Nice to have: Experience: Using Excel, Word, and accounting software such as PeopleSoft. Working with private/governmental accounting or finance work. Evaluating accounting problems, analyzing, and interpreting complex accounting records and assessing audit risks. Working with complex data sets. Preparing, analyzing, and/or reconciling month-end expense reports. Strong understanding of governmental accounting. Knowledge and understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Ability to: Demonstrate the required skill to perform detailed work accurately and promptly. Communicate effectively with all levels of management, both verbally and in writing. Make decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment in a timely manner. About the department: The Disparity Reduction line of business will co-create equitable and innovative solutions, through community and workplace partnerships, to eliminate disparities across Hennepin County.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact: Pajoua Chang
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