Accountant - Metropolitan Council

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council in Minnesota is seeking an accountant responsible for general ledger accounting for basic governmental funds. The role involves working with Financial Analysts and program staff to perform calculations, reconciliations, journal entries, and report generation, contributing to the ACFR and annual financial reporting process.

The position requires accuracy in reconciliation, preparation of grant billings, and timely financial statements, with the opportunity to collaborate

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting for governmental funds (e.g., General Fund, Capital Projects Funds, Special Revenue Funds).
• Reconcile account balances and prepare journal entries.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports and assist in ACFR preparation.
• Prepare state and federal grant reimbursement billings and financial statements.

Job description

Job Posting

The accountant is responsible for general ledger accounting functions for basic governmental funds (may include the General Fund, Capital Projects Funds, and/or Special Revenue Funds). This position works with Financial Analysts and Division program staff performing calculations, preparation, analysis and reconciliation duties. Duties include reconciliation of account balances, preparation of state and federal grant reimbursement billings, creation and review of journal entries, report generation (monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc) and preparation of financial statements the Council's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Learn and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/metrocouncil/jobs/5496888/accountant

Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.