Olmsted County Minnesota · 17 hours ago
Finance Technician 3
Rochester, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$27.14/hr - $36.25/hr
1+ years expOlmsted County Minnesota is recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota, focusing on public service excellence and community well-being. The Finance Technician 3 role involves leading the support and administration of financial information systems, assisting with accounts payable and receivable, and mentoring other staff members. This position is crucial for ensuring accurate financial processing and reporting within the county's operations.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Researches and resolves problems with payables and/or receivables, and system issues, and communicates with vendors and customers
Verifies completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of documents. Maintains accounting records, including general and subsidiary ledgers
Assists staff with technical problems and other day-to-day accounting work
Creates reports from finance related systems
Audits portion of general ledger for accuracy and resolves problems
Develops complex journal entries
Recommends and implements new procedures to create efficiencies in the accounts payable or receivable process
Processes and audits complex accounts payables, receivables, and/or cash receipting transactions
Assists with interfacing related automated systems with general ledger and other systems
Solves issues with vendors using available publications and IRS resources
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree from an accredited college in accounting or closely related field and one (1) year of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions
A combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position
Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and budgeting practices
Knowledge of trial balances and journal entries
Knowledge of accounting publications and IRS resources
Skill in the use of computers and technology
Skill in the use of basic business math
Skill in the use of office equipment
Ability to work independently
Ability to use available resources to find solutions
Ability to analyze problems and establish procedures for solving the problems
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to implement and document new processes, procedures, and technology to solve problems and improve processes
Ability to effectively organize work
Ability to analyze information
Ability to train and mentor other staff and act as a lead worker
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to learn and cover other program areas
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Flexible Time Leave
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Blood Assurance Program
Workers Compensation
Retirement
Deferred Compensation Plans
Years of Service Awards
Direct Deposit
United Way Donation
Staff Development Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Savi Loan Forgiveness
Credit Union
Parking/Transit Plan
Jury Duty
Company
Olmsted County Minnesota
Olmsted County is the seventh largest county in the state of Minnesota with eight cities (Rochester being the largest), 18 townships, and approximately 164,784 residents.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Wilfredo Roman
Chief Financial Officer
Jackie Milnes
Associate Chief Financial Officer
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