Hybrid Accounting Analyst bei City of Owatonna, MN
City of Owatonna, MN · Owatonna, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Owatonna
About the Department
The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 25,000 residents.
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DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:
We believe that our financial resources make possible the services that are essential to the safety, livability, and vitality of our community. The Finance Department creates a better tomorrow by partnering with all City departments to steward the citizens’ shared financial resources effectively, efficiently, and responsibly.
As an organization, our Purpose is tocreate a better tomorrow. We are guided in that work by our organization's 3 Core Values:Better Together,Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.
In our department, the City's values look and sound like ...
BETTER TOGETHER:
• Working as a team and supporting other team members
• Providing training/learning across departments
• Building relationships across the city
• Acting as a trusted partner by providing information and assistance to help others succeed
• Being available and responsive
• Being approachable to employees and the community
• Working with compassion for and attention towards the person in front of us
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP:
• Safeguarding the community’s assets
• Operating with integrity at all times
• Spending taxpayers’ money wisely, efficiently, and effectively
• Acting as a strategic partner with other departments and stakeholders to develop creative solutions that support both short and long-term fiscal sustainability
• Providing transparency, information, and education to the community about the city’s finances
• Listening to and considering input from citizens
PRIDE IN OUR WORK:
• Providing accurate and current financial reports and data
• Operating with a mindset of continuous improvement that supports more effective and efficient solutions
• Striving for perfection while recognizing that we are human—when mistakes happen, we acknowledge them and fix them
• Maintaining a professional reputation as a trusted partner
Position Duties
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
This position is responsible for providing specialized and analytical support to department financial activities, policies and procedures. Responsibilities may include: maintaining proper internal controls and accounting procedures; advising department manager regarding accounting functions, financial reporting, collections, payments, agency contract and agreements; preparing and analyzing a variety of comprehensive financial and statistical reports for internal and external users; and assisting department director with budget and audit activities.
Specifically, as an Accounting Analyst, you will ...
1. Participates in professional financial and accounting activities, which may include: reviewing, researching, and analyzing financial data and transactions; reconciling accounts; reviewing and approving financial invoices and contracts; maintaining investment portfolio; maintaining capital asset records; providing support with debt management activities; providing technical support and training regarding financial systems; and maintaining proper internal controls and accounting procedures.
2. Prepares a variety of detailed analytical and statistical financial statements and reports, which may include: analyzing accounts for accuracy and discrepancies; gathering, organizing, and analyzing data and information; submitting reports to appropriate internal departments or external agencies.
3. Coordinates the activities of the accounting function such as payroll, budget planning and internal/external audits; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards.
4. Participates in the development and implementation of accounting practices by evaluating, monitoring and recommending changes in accounting systems and procedures
5. Provides information and advice to supervisor or other personnel by referring to policies, rules, regulations and/or procedures or by researching, analyzing and retrieving data for information.
6. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Minimum Qualifications
ABOUT YOU:
A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...
A bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; and 2 years accounting or related experience.; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Knowledge of:
- Supervisory principles;
- Accounting principles and practices;
- Budgeting principles;
- Customer service principles;
- Data review techniques;
- Mathematical concepts;
- Recordkeeping principles;
- Audit techniques;
- Computers and related software applications.
- Monitoring and evaluating subordinates;
- Delegating and prioritizing work;
- Preparing and reviewing financial reports;
- Recording, verifying, reconciling, and reporting accounting transactions;
- Identifying, investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies;
- Performing statistical and mathematical calculations;
- Monitoring a budget;
- Using a computer and applicable software applications;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Other Qualifications
- This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Flexibility is important to us and our employees, schedule may vary based on needs.
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