Accountant I

This position is primarily responsible for accounts receivable, special assessments, cash receipting and capital asset functions and also supports accounts payable and serves as the primary back-up for that position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Special Assessments:

• Special Assessment duties are shared with another Accountant I, but individual will need an understanding of all duties listed
• Responsible for changes in applicable special assessment state statutes 
• Responsible for maintaining the special assessment software database with current pending and levied assessments and property owner information
• Responsible for working with the City Engineer on the calculation of assessment rolls for construction projects
• Responsible for recording and coding of prepayments and payoff of assessments  
• Divide any existing assessments for split property and re-certify the split assessments to the County in a timely manner for any current certifications
• Maintain a file on all Green Acre Property and reconcile to county records annually
• Prepare assessment searches for owners and title companies and maintain a file on them
• Answer resident/property owner questions pertaining to pending and certified assessments
• Prepare and submit assessment rolls for certification to the county
• Assist in monitoring of special assessments from county and developers

Accounts Receivable and Cash Receipts:

• Prepare Accounts Receivable customer billing invoices, prepare account adjustments and payments received
• Prepare accounts receivable aging reports
• Reconciles and maintains accounts receivable sub-ledger
• Prepare and send past due notices for delinquent accounts and report to the collection agency
• Serve as primary backup for various bank deposit cash receipts to the financial general ledger

Capital Assets:

• Track capital assets and maintain the capital assets system
• Make necessary journal entries and create reports as needed on the capital asset system
• Prepare depreciation reports and make appropriate journal entries for depreciation to the general ledger
• Prepare reports for the auditors at year-end such as; Assets by Function, Activity and Type; Schedule of Changes; etc. 

General Accounting:

• Account Reconciliations
• Meter Inventory Reconciliation
• Electrical Inspector Reconciliation
• MN Sales Tax Return
• SAC reporting
• Surcharge reporting

Developer Agreement Review and Compliance:

• Review developer agreements for compliance with city policies and procedures in conjunction with the CFO/Controller
• Review new letters of credit
• Maintain and monitor existing letters of credit for compliance with city policies including review of bank ratings per outside reporting agencies
• Serve as the first point of contact for the Finance Division for letters of credit.  Work directly with the city attorney, planning and engineering divisions regarding letter of credit compliance

Special Projects as assigned to assist and support the Finance Division, these may include:

• Policy and ordinance revisions including the coordination of the annual fee ordinance update
• Perform high level project work with minimal direction and support.

League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT):

• Primary contact with LMCIT on behalf of the City for claims management
• Coordination with potential claimants as necessary as to processes for claims
• Assist in annual insurance renewals

Provide information or prepare reports as required by other departments.
Monitoring and tracking of cell tower lease revenues and related contracts.
Serve as the point of contact for all data practice requests for the Finance Division.
Fosters an inclusive work culture and advances the City’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
Maintain and foster an environment, which facilitates the Exceeding Expectations (professional, responsive, leaders) philosophy of the City.
Perform all other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or apparent.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Four year Accounting degree.
Three years accounting experience.

PREFFERED  QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with special assessments.
Experience with capital assets.
Experience with the preparation and analysis of year end audit workpapers.
Fund accounting experience.
CPA certificate holder, CPA licensed or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) through GFOA.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be added to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is required to sit approximately 80% of regular workday.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to office conditions. 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Salary : $72,212 - $104,708