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City of Saint Paul · 1 day ago

Accountant III

Minneapolis–Saint Paul, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

The City of Saint Paul is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Accountant III to join the Planning and Economic Development (PED) Accounting team. In this role, you will provide advanced government accounting support for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and City parking operations, ensuring public funds are managed accurately and responsibly. You will work closely with finance staff and internal partners to support financial reporting, budgeting, and sound financial decision-making.

Government

Responsibilities

Prepare complex financial reports including annual State TIF reports, monthly parking ramp operating reports, and financial statements using large datasets and advanced Excel skills

Review and approve financial transactions by auditing Infor and accounts payable documentation, reconciling receipts, and resolving discrepancies

Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash management for TIF districts and parking operations, including projections, cash position tracking, tax settlements, and debt payments

Analyze and present financial data to support audits, management decisions, and planning related to TIF and parking funds

Provide support and training to help ensure compliance with budget policies, accounting standards, and proper use of accounting codes and controls

Qualification

Government accountingFinancial reportingBudgetingForecastingAdvanced Excel skillsTax Increment Financing (TIF)CollaborationAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field to include 24 quarter credits or equivalent semester credits in accounting courses (16 semester credits)

Five years of experience in accounting, at least two years of which must have been as an Accountant II or equivalent. (No substitution for education.)

Preferred

A resume (optional)

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vacation/Holidays

Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Subsidized Metro Bus Pass

Deferred Compensation

Retirement Program

Dental

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance

Company

City of Saint Paul

City of Saint Paul is the government organisation

Founded in 1854

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.stpaul.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Brad Meyer

Chief Financial Officer - Parks & Recreation Department

Jay Willms

Chief Budget Officer

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