Position Summary: This highly collaborative position requires attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing with internal and external customers. The Accountant will work closely with the Finance Director to provide a solution-driven, full-service response to all City accounting, budget, and finance needs. This position is responsible for advanced-level work in accounting and other financial functions associated with the financial operations of the City. In collaboration with the Finance Director, this position oversees many accounting/financial functions, provides guidance and work direction to support staff. Application Deadline January 31st, 2024 Interviews to take place February 5th-7th. Submit resume and completed Employment Application to Human Resources. Applicants must possess all minimum requirements to be considered. Salary: $66,019 - $78,832 This is an exempt position. Job Duties or Essential Functions The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following: Coordinates accounting activities with Finance Director and Finance Staff Reviews and audits accounts payables, accounts receivables, cash receipts and other accounting records and transactions to ensure accuracy of system entries; works with staff to resolve discrepancies and maintains supporting documentation Verify general ledger postings generated from payroll and accounts payable Maintains general ledger & subsidiary accounts on a monthly and yearly basis Reconciles general ledger and balances all funds/accounts Collects, verifies and analyzes information to prepare monthly, month-end and year-end journal entries Maintains and tracks fixed asset records Participates in the year-end audit; complies and prepares supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports requested by auditors Completes bank conciliations and prepares related journal entries Provides assistance in the development of the annual budget; creates a variety of spreadsheets, documents and graphs; assists in preparing the final budget document for approval Maintains various work papers; construction in progress, notes receivables, etc. Assists in tracking post-award grant activity, including reimbursement and project budget oversight Assists in training staff in internal financial controls and fraud prevention Actively participates with continuous policy and procedure improvements Assists with the development and implementation of accounting practices by evaluating, monitoring and recommending changes in accounting systems and procedures Maintains records in accordance with state record retention schedules Provides backup for accounts payable processing Performs related tasks as assigned or apparent This position may encounter non-public data in the course of these duties. Any access to non-public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to perform the duties. While data are being accessed, this position should take reasonable measures to ensure the non-public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished, this position must properly store the non-public data. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration, or related field Four (4) years of finance/accounting experience Skilled in computerized accounting systems Preferred Requirements Municipal Accounting Experience is Preferred How to Apply? Interested individuals may obtain applications at Crookston City Hall (124 N Broadway), by emailing [email protected], or calling (218) 281-1232, Monday - Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Submit resume, completed Employment Application, Supplemental Application, and proof of certifications/licensures to Human Resources Mail or Drop Off: City of Crookston, Attn: HR, 124 N Broadway, Crookston, MN 56716, or Fax: (218) 281-5609