Accountant II "Amended"

Responsible for all aspects of the accounting function, including developing and maintaining Federal and City Accounts, budget assembly and analysis, closing fiscal month/year-end accounting records and internal audit functions.

Salary:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $71,719 - $99,128, depending on qualifications.

Work Location:
This position is hybrid.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

1. 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.
2. Act as a technical consultant to management, staff members, and customers on financial issues, providing general information and guidance.
3. Coordinate, review, analyze and monitor all budgets submitted by the assigned departments, and assist in the preparation of related financial, and business plans.
4. Provide technical assistance to, and financial monitoring of sub-recipient organizations to comply with grant requirements.
5. Audit and analyze accounting records and statements, including budget to actual comparisons, reasonability of account balances, and preparation of financial projections.
6. 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 (CAFR)
7. Provide financial information to State Auditors as requested.
8. Manage the accounting for and financial reporting of revenues, and expenditures, capital assets of grant funds, and related billing and reimbursement request processes.
9. Recommend and assist with the development of new accounting systems and procedures.
10. Review internal control and accounting practices of the department's purchasing and inventory, billing, payroll, accounts receivable, etc.
11. Reconcile the credit card bank accounts for the City and review monthly bank activity.
12. Establish, update and report periodically on cash forecasting.
13. Maintain logs of confidential funds ensuring that all funds are segregated and accounted for.
14. Recommend changes in accounting practices to conform to City ordinances and other legal requirements.
15. Develop and maintain Federal and City accounts.
16. 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.
17. Train staff in use of the accounting system and procedures, reviewing their work and providing any additional assistance needed.
18. Provide technical assistance to non grant funded activities that include the preparation of required reports, processing of invoices, etc.
19. Perform special accounting projects and financial analysis as required.
20. Analyze requests for bond issues, expenditure requests.

MINIMUM EDUCATION  
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a closely related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
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.

EQUIVALENCY
An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
None required

1. Knowledge of the principles of public finance administration and modern accounting technology.
2. Considerable knowledge of Governmental, Cost and General accounting standards including standards set by GASB, Federal and State agencies, and State and local laws. 
3. Knowledge of the law as it relates to professional accounting activities. 
4. Good knowledge of the City's budget process and procedures and of existing finance policies and their application.
5. Knowledge of the City software systems such as PeopleSoft Financials (COMPASS), HRIS, GOGNOS, Data Warehouse.
6. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
7. Ability to analyze abstract data and put it into a meaningful format.
8. 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.