Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities
Senior Accountant
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
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Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities The Metropolitan Council is the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. About the Role
The Senior Accountant works under limited supervision/procedural control, functions as primary accountant for divisional departments or major functional area performing full accounting activities requiring experiences, professional knowledge and application of accounting principles and practices. What you would do in this job: Run reports in the financial systems, reconcile account balances and prepare journal entries for assigned funds and accounts to ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the financial systems. Prepare journal entries to record monthly accruals, correct posting errors, etc. Coordinate all activities of a specialized unit within a divisional department or major functional area to maintain proper control and uniformity and to ensure procedures are established and maintained by evaluating budget activities and expenditures; reconcile department records with accounting reports; analyze and monitors changes in operational trends and make recommendations based on those trends, maintain a set of control accounts to verify accuracy of transaction records. Monitor financial control over expenditures and receipts; review monthly reports with management; and make adjusting journal entries if necessary. Develop, recommend, and implement internal procedures; review and research expenditures for accuracy and timeliness; and advise program and activity managers of concerns and/or problems. Assist in the monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting of activity (monthly, quarterly, yearly) of operating and capital accounts and funds or other project related reporting, to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet department and activity needs by reviewing requests for compliance with federal and state laws, department policies and internal controls; analyze and interpret fiscal data; develop and implement new procedures to solve problems; and monitor cash flow. Train co-workers, as directed, in specific task and job practices and procedures to improve and maintain performance levels by communicating timetables and quality standards for tasks; and provide instruction on policies and procedures as needed. Prepare documents for compliance and financial audits in accordance with GAAP and other applicable reporting requirements. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin. Education/Experience High school diploma/GED with six (6) years of experience Associate degree with four (4) years of experience Bachelor’s degree or higher with two (2) years of experience Desirable Qualifications Experience with PeopleSoft financials systems Governmental Accounting Experience. CPA certification. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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Senior Accountant
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Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities The Metropolitan Council is the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. About the Role
The Senior Accountant works under limited supervision/procedural control, functions as primary accountant for divisional departments or major functional area performing full accounting activities requiring experiences, professional knowledge and application of accounting principles and practices. What you would do in this job: Run reports in the financial systems, reconcile account balances and prepare journal entries for assigned funds and accounts to ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the financial systems. Prepare journal entries to record monthly accruals, correct posting errors, etc. Coordinate all activities of a specialized unit within a divisional department or major functional area to maintain proper control and uniformity and to ensure procedures are established and maintained by evaluating budget activities and expenditures; reconcile department records with accounting reports; analyze and monitors changes in operational trends and make recommendations based on those trends, maintain a set of control accounts to verify accuracy of transaction records. Monitor financial control over expenditures and receipts; review monthly reports with management; and make adjusting journal entries if necessary. Develop, recommend, and implement internal procedures; review and research expenditures for accuracy and timeliness; and advise program and activity managers of concerns and/or problems. Assist in the monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting of activity (monthly, quarterly, yearly) of operating and capital accounts and funds or other project related reporting, to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet department and activity needs by reviewing requests for compliance with federal and state laws, department policies and internal controls; analyze and interpret fiscal data; develop and implement new procedures to solve problems; and monitor cash flow. Train co-workers, as directed, in specific task and job practices and procedures to improve and maintain performance levels by communicating timetables and quality standards for tasks; and provide instruction on policies and procedures as needed. Prepare documents for compliance and financial audits in accordance with GAAP and other applicable reporting requirements. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin. Education/Experience High school diploma/GED with six (6) years of experience Associate degree with four (4) years of experience Bachelor’s degree or higher with two (2) years of experience Desirable Qualifications Experience with PeopleSoft financials systems Governmental Accounting Experience. CPA certification. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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