Accountant

City of St. Louis Park; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Louis Park is seeking a qualified finance professional to perform financial accounting and reporting duties in accordance with GAAP and GASB, lead bank reconciliations, manage general ledger activities, and support ACFR preparation.

Responsibilities include utility billing, grant reporting, payroll backup, internal controls, and PCI compliance. Requires a Bachelor's in accounting and at least two years of governmental accounting experience, with JD Edwards and MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Two years of governmental accounting, auditing, or other related experience.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft applications, and automated accounting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of municipal accounting and budget preparation.
• Experience with JD Edwards and ACFR preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the City’s bank reconciliation process and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with reconciliation of general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries and review accounts for errors and budgetary control.
• Perform GAAP and GASB-compliant financial accounting and reporting duties.
• Assist with audit work papers and preparation of the ACFR.
• Support departments in grant reporting and draw requests for grants.
• Reconcile Housing Authority salary and benefits billing and compile necessary back-up information.
• Assist annual utility billing and accounts receivable certification; review daily balance spreadsheets and interfaces.
• Provide research and assistance to finance staff and other departments.
• Assist with implementation of new software and technology; attend training and meetings.
• Serve as back-up to payroll upload and maintain internal controls.
• Maintain PCI compliance with LOGIS and consultants; manage merchant accounts for credit card processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perform financial accounting duties to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial information. Perform financial reporting, analysis and budget work.

1. Perform financial accounting and reporting in accordance with GAAP and GASB

• Lead the City’s bank reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with established procedures
• Assist with reconciliation of general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries and review accounts for errors and budgetary control
• Perform financial accounting and reporting duties in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards
• Assist with preparation of audit work papers and assist in the preparation of the city's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Support departments in retrieving financial data for grant reporting and tracking. Submit draw requests for grants when needed
• Reconcile Housing Authority salary and benefits billing and compile necessary back-up information for reporting purposes

2. Utility Billing

• Assist annual utility billing and accounts receivable certification, including processing of letters, preparing reports and responding to inquiries
• Review and post JDE interface and review utility billing daily balance spreadsheet

3. General

• Provide research and assistance as necessary to finance staff and other departments
• Assist with implementation of new software and technology, attend training and meetings
• Serve as a backup to financial operations roles, assisting as needed to maintain continuity and internal controls
• Serve as back-up to payroll upload and assist as needed to maintain internal controls
• Work with information resources staff, LOGIS and consultants to maintain PCI compliance
• Assist with maintaining merchant accounts for credit card processing
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities, as apparent or as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience

• Two years of governmental accounting, auditing, or other related experience

• Proficiency in computer programs including Windows, Microsoft applications, as well as experience with automated and computerized accounting systems

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Experience with:

  • Municipal accounting, including budget preparation.

  • JD Edwards software package.

  • Assisting in the preparation of the Annual ComprehensiveFinancial Report.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements, and auditing procedures.