City of Chaska, MN is hiring: Accounting Technician in Chaska

Salary: $24.38 - $36.57 Hourly
Location : Chaska, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00149
Department: Administration Services
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 09/16/2025
Closing Date: 9/30/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Finance Division Director

Job Summary
The Accounting Technician prepares, maintains, reconciles, and processes accounts receivable accounting transactions and bank deposits. This position also assists with accounts payable processing.

Intended starting compensation range for this position: $24.38 - $30.48
Full compensation range for this position: $24.38 - $36.57
Responsibilities

1. General Accounting
   • Prepare and post accounts receivable billing invoices based on requests or agreements.
   • Maintain accurate account receivable records and reconcile accounts as needed.
   • Review for compliance and post monthly P-Card transactions.
   • Prepare journal entries and support for accurate account posting.
   • Identify and correct discrepancies in accordance with City policies; follow up with departments as needed.
   • Serve as backup support for Accounts Payable. Enter invoices, print checks, and post payment activity. Help reconcile check and Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) registers and assist with Council payment reports.
   • Prepare routine projects and reports
   • Provide ERP system assistance to staff.
2. Customer and Vendor Support
   • Answer questions from staff and vendors regarding account receivable billings and related payments.
   • Post account receivable vendor payment activity and resolve outstanding issues.
3. Special Assessments
   • Assist with preparing and certifying special assessment rolls.
   • Update records and respond to public requests for information.
4. Audit Preparation and Reporting Support
   • Gather information and prepare workpapers for audits and ACFR.
   • Assist with internal financial reports and schedules.
5. Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Associate's degree or higher in accounting or related field preferred.
• Some specialized accounting or business training required.
• Three (3) years of general accounting experience required.
• Experience working in the public sector preferred.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Basic accounting skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.

Equipment, Mental & Physical Demands

Equipment Used

• Computer
• Telephone
• Office equipment such as copier, calculator, fax machine, etc.

Mental Effort

• Attention to detail
• Review and organize
• Critical thinking
• Understand and communicate with employees
• Basic arithmetic and accounting

Physical Requirements

• Sit or stand at a desk for long periods of time
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds (storage boxes)

Working Conditions

• General office environment

City of Chaska offers a compete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Medical Insurance (HSA and HRA options)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical & Dependent Care
• Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Nice Healthcare - Convenient Primary Care
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Other benefits offered:

• 11 Paid and 2 Floating Holidays per year
• Paid Personal Leave (PPL)
• Pension through PERA with Employer Match
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• 457b Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan
• Chaska Community Center: discounted membership rates
• Chaska Town Course & The Loop at Chaska: discounted green fees and merchandise
• Wellness Program
• Workout on Duty

01

Please select your highest level of education.

• Associate's degree or higher in accounting or related field (e.g. finance, mathematics, economics, business, etc.)
• Associate's degree or higher in any other field.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• None of the above

02

How many years of general accounting experience do you have?

• I have three (3) or more years of general accounting experience.
• I have less than three (3) years of general accounting experience.
• I do not have any general accounting experience.

03

Do you have any experience working in the public sector (e.g. government, school district, etc.)?

• Yes, I have experience working in the public sector.
• No, I do not have experience working in the public sector.

04

Have you received any specialized training in accounting or business? If yes, please provide details in Question 5.

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "yes" in Question 4, please describe any specialized training or classes you have taken related to accounting or business. Please provide the name of the training/class and the date you participated.
Required Question