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Minneapolis Public Schools · 1 month ago

Accountant, Senior (2025-2026), Special Education

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$99K/yr - $124K/yr

5+ years exp

Minneapolis Public Schools is dedicated to providing quality education and support services. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to perform professional accounting functions, analyze financial records, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.

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Responsibilities

Performs and coordinates professional accounting functions for Finance Department or an assigned department; performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies and quality standards; duties may vary according to job assignment

Reviews, verifies and analyzes financial information and technical transactions; summarizes data and develops reports that provide comprehensive, integrated and transparent financial information

Presents financial information, findings and recommendations to assist managers in decision-making

Reviews and approves reports and transactions regarding data tracking, financial reporting, transactional accounting, budget accounting, position control, purchasing and contracts

Assures the accounting activities and procedures are in compliance with state and Federal rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures

Monitors accounting work methods and processing procedures, and assures the quality of the financial controls, services and work products

Provides financial oversight of budgets, revenues, contracts, agreements and budget tie-out

Conducts special research, analysis and planning projects; coordinates budget planning and development process

Evaluates financial transactions for validity, and compliance with Federal and state technical requirements and District policies and practices; reports anomalies and discrepancies

Collects financial and administrative information and compiles data for reports; prepares and distributes monthly and special reports; identifies and researches accounting issues, and recommends solutions

Analyzes financial status and trends, and forecasts revenues and expenditures

Provides advice and customer service to MPS staff and clients; explains SAP methods and procedures, and accounting rules, policies and procedures; researches accounting issues and resolves problems

Trains staff in budgeting and accounting duties

Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment

Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures

Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information

Qualification

Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesFederalState accounting regulationsSAPBudgetingFinancial reportingCustomer serviceAnalytical skillsEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Five (5) years of professional accounting experience, preferably in public education

Knowledge of Federal Direct Grants, Formula Grants, State, Local and Private Grants

Knowledge of Time and Effort Reporting, Maintenance of Effort Reporting, Comparability Reporting

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) for Public Sector financial management

Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, practices and policies

Knowledge of Federal and state accounting regulations, procedures, and accountability standards

Knowledge of specialized MPS and state agency accounting software applications, including SAP, EDRS and State of Minnesota Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS)

Knowledge of principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including strategic planning, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, customer service and employee supervision

Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management

Skill in understanding ESEA/ESSA programs

Skill in interpreting and applying Uniform Grant Guidance

Skill in interpreting and applying budget and accounting standards and procedures, applicable federal rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures

Skill in reviewing and interpreting financial documents and verifying compliance with all regulatory requirements governing public sector financial activities

Skill in reviewing and analyzing accounting and technical transaction data and reports

Skill in using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines

Skill in performing analytical work requiring the use of independent judgment and initiative

Skill in analyzing budget issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations and strategies

Skill in preparing, reviewing and presenting management reports

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands

Skill in maintaining accurate accounting records, and identifying and reconciling errors

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers

Skill in effective verbal and written communication

A Valid Minnesota State Driver's license may be required