Accounting Supervisor (Internal Hennepin County applicants only) at Hennepin County, MN

About the Department

The Public Works Financial Services department is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to manage general accounting functions related to Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Accounts Payable (A/P). This includes use of PeopleSoft to manage government, grant and trade receivables, general ledger accounting, and journal entry transactions according to policies and procedures.
 
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed on-site at the 625 Building, 625 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415; Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina MN 55340; and remote as job duties require.  This position will also be required to work at other locations across the county as needed. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hire must reside in or relocated to Minnesota or Wisconsin. 

About the position type:
This is a benefit earning, full-time position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.
This position is internally classified as an Accountant, Principal. Click here to view the job classification specification.
 
In this position, you will:          

• Coordinate and oversee A/R and A/P activities, including general accounting related to journal entries, A/R and A/P systems, balance sheets, and the general ledger.

• Supervise, plan, hire, and manage professional and clerical direct reports.

• Lead process improvements and system changes including the development of reports to help manage A/R, A/P, and general ledger processes.

• Administer A/R and A/P systems, including the management and assignment of roles for those systems.

• Ensure the general ledger and balance sheets are an accurate reflection of Public Works' financial activity.

• Develop, teach, and conduct trainings for Public Works staff on processes.

• Assist with the coordination of month-end and year-end close.

Need to have:
One of the following:

• Eight years of experience as an accountant or auditor, two of which are in a functional area of accounting, auditing, or financial management related to the position.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration with an emphasis in accounting or other specialty area related to the position and four years of experience as an accountant or auditor, two of which are in a functional area of accounting, auditing, or financial management related to the position. 

 Nice to have:    

• Experience:
  • In A/R, A/P, general ledger accounting and journal entry transactions.
  • In governmental accounting and financial reporting, including experience with year-end accounting processes.
  • In a supervisory role such as hiring, supervising, and/or leading employees.
  • With Microsoft Office applications and PeopleSoft Financials or a similar electronic accounting system.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.
• Ability to:
  • Identify opportunities for improvement; evaluate difficult accounting problems and analyze and interpret complex accounting records.
  • Adapt accounting procedures to a variety of situations; prepare or supervise the preparation of complex financial reports.
  • Evaluate accounting records and controls to determine compliance with laws, regulations and established procedures and to detect and explain irregularities.
  • Plan, assign and supervise the work of staff engaged in routine or complex accounting/auditing activities.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of management; establish positive working relationships with staff, clients, vendors, and the public; maintain objectivity and integrity in all work; use good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
  • Understand and follow complex written and oral instructions; provide leadership for accounting and financial related projects for Public Works.

About the department:
Public Works creates healthy and livable communities through economic development, environmental stewardship and advancement of a multimodal transportation network. About 450 employees work together on a wide range of programs and projects to achieve our mission.
 
About Hennepin County:
 Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at Welcome to the Bridge (hennepin.us) - select Guest option. 

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
 
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.

If you have questions, please contact:
Fahad Mansoor
[email protected]

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