Accountant V

The City of Saint Paul Public Works is hiring an individual to perform highly responsible professional accounting work involving the planning, organizing and supervising a large departmental accounting function and acts as a financial advisor to department heads.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Supervise the maintenance of general ledgers, fund accounts, budget, and special fund accounts.
• Review new departmental projects concerning financial impact and make recommendations to department head or personnel office.
• Prepare monthly and special estimates of revenues and their impact on departmental programs; establish departmental service rates in order to maintain necessary revenue.
• Plan, organize, establish priorities and delegate the work of employees involved in accounting, payroll preparation, inventory control, assessment preparation and contract payments.
• Design, update and install new accounting systems and financial operations, make changes in accounting forms being used in the department.
• Supervise the compiling, preparing and presenting of annual financial and monthly operating reports.
• Supervise and/or prepare and analyze cost studies, financial surveys, audits and reports.
• Design, prepare and install a central system of accounts and budget administration for a large department.
• For more information and essential functions, see our job description.

Information Specific to this Position: 
This position will manage the Public Works Accounting Unit located at 25 W 4th Street, Saint Paul, and is essential to its day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will excel in grants, budgeting, auditing, GAAP, and complex fund accounting across numerous divisions that support the City of Saint Paul. 

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time. 

The eligible list created from this assessment will also be used to fill Accountant V positions as they become available in various departments within the City. 

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

College graduation with a major or equivalent in accounting and eight years of experience in accounting, at least four years of which must have been as an Accountant III or equivalent. (No substitution for education.)

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) 
   • A resume

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application, answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and your resume. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and any attachments. You must submit your completed application, supplemental questionnaire and any attachments by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. 

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position may require a credit check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education. 

Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email: danni.smith@stpaul.gov

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history. 

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary : $103,189 - $132,787