Staff Accountant

Company:  County Of Isanti
Location: Cambridge
Closing Date: 29/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

General Definition of Work Performs intermediate skilled work providing accounting and financial services for county programs, including financial reporting, payroll allocations, reconciliation and financial analysis, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Director. Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reconciles county general ledger and bank accounts. Assists in the preparation of annual financial reports and prepares audit schedules and other audit documentation. Prepares financial reports and calculations for county operations as well as federal, state, and local agencies. Prepares journal entries, tax settlements, and payroll allocations for entry into the general ledger. Performs grant tracking and assists county departments with grant accounting and reporting requirements. Oversees capital asset accounting and reporting system. Coordinates accounts receivable procedures with county departments. Reviews financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with County policy and legal requirements. Assists in the maintenance of the County accounting system and chart of accounts. Processes receipts, disbursements, and journal entries in cash management software and reconciles entries. Performs daily and weekly reconciliations of tax and other revenue collections. Responds to inquiries and information requests from County Departments. Develop and improve specific financial procedures as assigned. Provides Support to other finance, accounting, and payroll functions as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Special Qualifications None. Working Conditions Physical Requirements and Activity This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking and lifting. Sensory Requirements Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound. Sensory Utilization Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities. Environmental Conditions Work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). The statements in this class description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: A fully completed Isanti County Online Application and resume must be received by Human Resources by the closing date and time listed on the posting. Any materials received after the closing date and time will not be considered. The application will be evaluated in a Training and Experience Assessment worth 100 points. Veterans Preference will be applied in accordance with Minnesota law. A top group of qualified applicants will be invited to the interview process. Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation including a criminal history search. Costs of the background will be paid for by Isanti County.

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