Public Sector Senior Accountant (Part-Time, CPA Preferred)

City of Lakeville, Minnesota; Lakeville (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Lakeville, Minnesota seeks a Senior Accountant to guide our fiscal success, overseeing month-end closings, GL reconciliations, debt schedules, and the ACFR. You will collaborate with department leaders on annual budgets, CIP planning, and utility fund projections to support informed decision-making for the City.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least three years in accounting or auditing, with municipal fund accounting and CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• At least 3 years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Public sector or municipal fund accounting experience preferred; CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closes and perform GL reconciliations.
• Assist with annual budgets and five-year CIP planning.
• Prepare ACFR and supporting schedules for City Council.
• Analyze utility funds and projections for rate studies.
• Maintain internal controls and coordinate with external auditors.
• Monitor and update debt schedules and capital assets.

Skills

GASB knowledge

Communication skills

Problem analysis

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance-related field

Tools

BS&A

Job description

The City of Lakeville, Minnesota seeks a Senior Accountant to guide our fiscal success, overseeing month-end closings, GL reconciliations, debt schedules, and the ACFR. You will collaborate with department leaders on annual budgets, CIP planning, and utility fund projections to support informed decision-making for the City.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least three years in accounting or auditing, with municipal fund accounting and CPA preferred.