Stearns County MN · 1 month ago
Staff Accountant, Auditor-Treasurer’s Office
Saint Cloud, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$29.32/hr - $29.32/hr
2+ years expStearns County, MN is dedicated to providing exceptional public services and is looking for a highly motivated individual to join their accounting team in the Auditor-Treasurer’s Department. The Staff Accountant will manage and maintain financial records, prepare and analyze financial information, and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs accounting entries, transactions, and reconciliations to provide accurate and timely financial records for department operations and reporting using various mediums such as spreadsheets and databases
Assists in preparation of budgets and the necessary budget adjustments in order to properly fund departmental activities; prepare the necessary monthly/quarterly report of financial or statistical data to funding agencies
Interprets and analyzes fiscal data; provides guidance for future departmental activities
Monitors contracts, prepares invoicing and tracks bills to various agencies to account for accurate documentation and follow up
Assists in the preparation of annual financial statements, budget requests and reports to guarantee up to date data analytics
Prepares annual audit documents for review by External Auditor
Assists in the creation and updating of county-wide finance policies and procedures
Provides accounting assistance and policy guidance to other county departments
Performs review and analysis of transactions for trends, compliance, and irregularities
Facilitate data extractions and imports among financial systems for reconciliation and balancing
Completes accounting services and guidance for outside agencies that the County is a fiscal host for
Verifies the accuracy and authenticity of changes to the vendor master file
Attends work regularly and in a timely manner
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in accounting or finance and two years of experience
Experience using Microsoft Office Applications
Preferred
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting
Knowledge of the principles of monitoring and projecting expenses and general auditing
Ability to work independently on a variety of assignments
Ability to prepare statistical reports
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to analyze, develop and assist in the modification of accounting procedures, methods, and techniques
Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment when arriving at conclusions
Ability to develop and interpret accounting records and documents
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package
Contributions to a Pension Plan
Generous time off through paid Holidays and a PTO plan
Company
Stearns County MN
Stearns County combines the finest of city and country, set against a backdrop of undulating hills, woodlands, and gorgeous lakes.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aneet Kumar
Chief Information Officer
Cortez Riley
Equity and Inclusion Partner (Human Resources)
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