Accountant - Public Works
Association of Minnesota Counties
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Association of Minnesota Counties in Minnesota seeks an Accountant - Public Works to perform professional accounting, financial, and administrative functions for the Public Works Department. Under supervision, you will handle cost accounting, payroll-related accounting, accounts payable/receivable, project accounting, capital assets, and internal controls.
Responsibilities include coordinating with County Finance, MnDOT, auditors, contractors, and vendors; ensuring compliance with laws,
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and 3 years of progressively responsible leadership, administrative, supervisory, and/or experience working with accounting principles and practices.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Responsibilities
- Supervises assigned staff by setting expectations, assigning work, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and addressing performance or conduct issues.
- Performs and coordinates professional accounting, financial, and administrative functions for the Public Works Department, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial operations.
- Maintains and reviews financial records and transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll-related activities, cost accounting, project and contract accounting, capital assets, and other departmental financial activities.
- Prepares, analyzes, reconciles, and reports financial information to support departmental operations, budgeting, financial management, year-end reporting, and audit requirements.
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Insurance Rates (Monthly) – Effective: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Accountant - Public Works
Salary $73,153.60 - $102,523.20 Annually
Location Public Works, 19505 Stoltzman Rd., Mankato, MN
Job Type Full Time
Job Number 2026-00073
Department Public Works
Opening Date 08/17/2026
Closing Date 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, performs professional accounting, financial, and administrative functions for the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include cost accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll-related accounting, project and contract accounting, capital asset records, financial reconciliations, reporting, and internal controls.
Coordinates financial information with County Finance, MnDOT, auditors, contractors, vendors, and other partners; ensures records and transactions comply with applicable laws, accounting standards, and County policies and procedures. Provides financial and administrative support to Public Works leadership and staff and supervises assigned clerical personnel.
The position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, confidentiality, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate and timely financial records.
- Supervises assigned staff by setting expectations, assigning work, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and addressing performance or conduct issues. Communicates policies, procedures, and departmental goals; ensures compliance with organizational requirements and safety standards; resolves routine workplace issues; manages staff time and resources to meet operational needs; and promotes high-quality, customer-focused service and continuous improvement.
- Performs and coordinates professional accounting, financial, and administrative functions for the Public Works Department, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial operations.
- Maintains and reviews financial records and transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll-related activities, cost accounting, project and contract accounting, capital assets, and other departmental financial activities.
- Prepares, analyzes, reconciles, and reports financial information to support departmental operations, budgeting, financial management, year-end reporting, and audit requirements. Prepares contracts for signatures and assure timely payments.
- Coordinates financial activities and information with County Finance, governmental agencies, auditors, contractors, vendors, and other internal and external partners.
- Interprets and applies applicable accounting standards, laws, regulations, funding requirements, and County policies and procedures to departmental financial activities.
- Monitors financial activities and records for accuracy, completeness, appropriate authorization, and compliance with established policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provides financial information, guidance, and technical assistance to department leadership and staff and assists with resolving financial, accounting, and administrative issues.
- Oversees assigned administrative and clerical functions and supervises, trains, and supports assigned staff to promote effective workflow, quality service, and accountability.
- Maintains appropriate financial, administrative, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable records-retention and data practices requirements.
- Supports audits, regulatory reporting, and other compliance activities and assists with implementing changes to accounting practices, policies, procedures, and systems.
- Evaluates work processes and recommends improvements that promote accuracy, efficiency, consistency, internal controls, and effective use of resources.
- Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respective workplace.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, elected officials, union representatives, external agencies, and members of the public through professional, respectful, and solution-oriented communication.
- Performs the physical and mental demands of the position.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance and works the days and hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, including outside regular work hours as needed. Maintains availability during regular business hours to communicate with employees, supervisors, customers, vendors, and other parties as required.
- Approved Minnesota Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License Exam Testing Proctor. Manages and coordinates application examinations for commercial and noncommercial certification exams and submits appropriate forms, fees and proper ID according to MDA Standard Operating Procedures. Manages record retention.
- Participates in professional staff development. Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency. Attends and participates in professional organizations. Associates with employees and departments from other counties and states for collaboration.
- Performs other related functions as apparent or assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and 3 years of progressively responsible leadership, administrative, supervisory, and/or experience working with accounting principles and practices.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Experience applying GASB accounting standards and governmental financial reporting principles.
- Experience with cost accounting and construction contract management.
- Experience in governmental accounting within a public-sector organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Proficient in understanding and speaking languages other than English, such as Spanish, Somali, Chinese, Sudanese, and Arabic, among others.
- Must be bondable.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to drive within the State of Minnesota.
- Must comply with all federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
- Must adhere to data practices policies and standards regarding non-public data. Access to non-public data must be limited to what is necessary to perform job duties. Employees must take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access and ensure secure storage of data in accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.
HOURS OF WORK Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening, weekend and additional hours may be required. Hours of work are structured to meet service demand and the needs of the public.
The County of Blue Earth provides a comprehensive, balanced, competitive total compensation package. The County's benefit programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or dependent care assistance, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings. Benefits begin upon date of hire.
The following outlines County offered total compensation benefits. This document provides an overview and does not offer all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents and/or collective bargaining agreements, the plan documents will prevail.
Blue Earth County features a 12-Step Pay Plan. Our advertised salary ranges include all 12 Steps. A selected candidate will typically be offered Step 1 of the salary range. Additional salary considerations are subject to negotiation and dependent on skills and experience directly related to the position.
Vacation accruals, utilization, and payouts are detailed in the collective bargaining agreement and/or the employee handbook.
0 – 5 years - 3.85 hours
6 – 9 years - 4.77 hours
10 – 13 years - 5.69 hours
14 – 18 years - 6.62 hours
19 – 24 years - 7.54 hours
25 + years - 8.46 hours
Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of eight (8) hours for each full month of service.
Blue Earth County recognizes 11 (88 hours) paid holidays.
Employees may choose from 3-health insurance plans and either single or family coverage.
Employee: Single - $157.63 / Family - $1,389.71
Employer: Single - $1,418.63 / Family - $3,242.66
Total Cost: Single - $1,576.26/ Family - $4,632.37
Employee: Single - $1.18/ Family - $929.98
Employer: Single - $1,418.64 / Family - $3,242.66
Total Cost: Single - $1,419.82 / Family - $4,172.64
Employee: Single - $0.00 / Family - $488.78
Employer: Single - $1,108.79 / Family - $2,769.74
Total Cost: Single - $1,108.79 / Family - $3,258.52
Blue Earth County contributes to a health savings account (HSA) when the employee elects the HDHP. Single coverage HSA contributions equal $1,700, and family coverage HSA contributions equal $3,400.
Blue Earth County provides an employer contribution covering the dental premium for employee-only dental coverage. You may upgrade and select Employee & Spouse, Employee & Child(ren), or Employee & Family plans at the employee’s cost for all costs exceeding the employee-only premium.
- Non-Union Supervisory: $35,000 term-life/$35,000 accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Department Directors/Elected Officials $50,000 term-life/$50,000 accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
The County And The Employee Contribute To The Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Based On a Percentage Of The Employee Wage
General/Coordinated Plan
Employee: 6.5%
Employer:7.5%
Correctional Plan
Employee: 6.83%
Employer: 10.25%
Police & Fire Plan
Employee:11.8%
Employer:17.7%
- AFLAC
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Nice Healthcare
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Voluntary Life (Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren))
- Deferred Compensation (457b)
- Roth IRA
- 529 Educational Roth
- Minnesota Benefits Association (MBA)
- Savi Student Loan Benefit
Conditions of Employment: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?
The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?
- Yes
- No
Please select the qualification below that best applies to you.
- I have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
- I have 3 years of progressively responsible leadership, administrative, supervisory, and/or experience working with accounting principles and practices.
- I have an equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
- I do not meet any of the qualifications listed above.
Which of the following best describes the degree/certificate that you completed?
- Accounting
- Finance
- Business Administration
- My degree is in an area NOT listed above, but is a related field
- My degree is in an area NOT listed above
- N/A - I have not completed a degree
Indicate which of the following areas you have experience in the public sector. (Select all that apply)
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Budget preparation
- Payroll
- Accounts Receivables / Payables
- None of the above
Describe your work experience listed above. If you do not have the experience, please type N/A.
Which of the following best describes your experience compiling, analyzing and verifying data to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual agency and state reports?
- Limited - I have rarely compiled, analyzed and verified monthly, quarterly and annual agency and state reports.
- Moderate - I have compiled, analyzed and verified monthly, quarterly and annual agency and state reports on an occasional basis over the course of a year.
- Extensive - I have compiled, analyzed and verified monthly, quarterly and annual agency and state reports on a regular basis over the course of a year.
- None of the above
Describe what in your application demonstrates the experience described above. If you do not have experience, TYPE N/A.
Indicate which of the following describes your knowledge of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Standards and Guidance.
- Limited – I have very little knowledge of GASB standards and guidance
- Moderate – I have knowledge of GASB standards and guidance that I have utilized on an occasional basis over the course of a year
- Extensive – I have knowledge of GASB standards and guidance that I utilize regularly over the course of a month.
- N/A – I have no knowledge in this area.
Which of the following best describes the percentage of time you have worked with general ledgers?
- Less than 20% of my overall time
- More than 20%, but less than 40% of my overall time
- More than 40%, but less than 75% of my overall time
- More than 75% of my overall time
- N/A - I have no experience in this area
Which of the following best describes your supervisory experience?
- Limited - I have very little supervisory experience
- Moderate - I have supervisory experience that I have utilized on an occasional basis over the course of a year
- Extensive - I have supervisory experience that I utilize regularly over the course of a month
- N/A - I have no experience in this area
Describe your supervisory experience? If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
Please select the software that you are proficient in using: (select all that apply)
- Microsoft Office Word
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- New Roads
- RTVision Software Solutions
- Tyler Munis
- None of the above
Which Of The Following Best Describes Your Computer Experience/ability
- No experience
- Limited - I am somewhat familiar with computers
- Moderate - I use a computer occasionally at home and/or at work
- Extensive - I use various computer programs as a significant portion of my job
Please list the languages other, than English, that you are able to understand and speak. Please select all that apply.
- Spanish
- Somali
- Chinese
- Sudanese
- Ababic
- Other
- None of the above - I do not speak or understand any languages other than English
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?
- Yes
- No
Employer Blue Earth County
Address PO Box 168
204 South Fifth Street
Mankato, Minnesota, 56001
Phone 507-304-4374
507-304-4061
Website http://www.blueearthcountymn.gov
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