Accountant - Metropolitan Council

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council is seeking an Accountant to perform general ledger accounting for basic governmental funds, including reconciliation of balances and preparation of grant billings and journal entries. The role supports monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting and contributes to the preparation of the ACFR.

The incumbent will work with Financial Analysts and Division staff to ensure accurate financial statements and timely reporting for the Council’s programs.

Responsibilities

• General ledger accounting for basic governmental funds (General Fund, Capital Projects Funds, and/or Special Revenue Funds).
• Reconcile account balances and prepare state and federal grant reimbursement billings.
• Create and review journal entries and generate monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements for the Council's ACFR.

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.