City of Minneapolis · 14 hours ago
Accountant II
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe City of Minneapolis is seeking an Accountant II to manage various accounting functions, including budget analysis and financial monitoring of grants. The role involves leading accounting tasks, providing technical assistance, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform and/or act as a lead worker for a variety of accounting tasks, working closely with the accounting manager or supervisor to plan, organize, delegate, and monitor assigned accounting activities
Act as a technical consultant to management, staff members, and customers on financial issues, providing general information and guidance
Coordinate, review, analyze and monitor all budgets submitted by the assigned departments, and assist in the preparation of related financial, and business plans
Provide technical assistance to, and financial monitoring of sub-recipient organizations to comply with grant requirements
Audit and analyze accounting records and statements, including budget to actual comparisons, reasonability of account balances, and preparation of financial projections
Prepare financial statements, reports, and notes to financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis including preparation of the City's comprehensive annual financial report (ACFR)
Provide financial information to State Auditors as requested
Manage the accounting for and financial reporting of revenues, and expenditures, capital assets of grant funds, and related billing and reimbursement request processes
Recommend and assist with the development of new accounting systems and procedures
Review internal control and accounting practices of the department's purchasing and inventory, billing, payroll, accounts receivable, etc
Reconcile the credit card bank accounts for the City and review monthly bank activity
Establish, update and report periodically on cash forecasting
Maintain logs of confidential funds ensuring that all funds are segregated and accounted for
Recommend changes in accounting practices to conform to City ordinances and other legal requirements
Develop and maintain Federal and City accounts
Act as team lead to oversee, assign, and monitor the work of Accountant I and Account Clerk staff including reviewing and commenting on work and providing guidance
Train staff in use of the accounting system and procedures, reviewing their work and providing any additional assistance needed
Provide technical assistance to non grant funded activities that include the preparation of required reports, processing of invoices, etc
Perform special accounting projects and financial analysis as required
Analyze requests for bond issues, expenditure requests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a closely related field
Two years professional level accounting experience, which has included preparing financial statements and reports, developing and monitoring budgets, monitoring grant expenditures and reimbursements, general ledger, cost, or fund accounting
An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered
Knowledge of the principles of public finance administration and modern accounting technology
Considerable knowledge of Governmental, Cost and General accounting standards including standards set by GASB, Federal and State agencies, and State and local laws
Knowledge of the law as it relates to professional accounting activities
Good knowledge of the City's budget process and procedures and of existing finance policies and their application
Knowledge of the City software systems such as PeopleSoft Financials (COMPASS), HRIS, GOGNOS, Data Warehouse
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to analyze abstract data and put it into a meaningful format
Good oral and written communication skills
Company
City of Minneapolis
City of Minneapolis is a government body that dispenses environmental, economic, workforce development, civic, and administrative functions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.41MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.41M
Leadership Team
Laura Mellem
Deputy COO - Communications and Engagement
Brianna B.
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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