Accounting Spec-DHS

The DHS Accounting Specialist Sr. performs a variety of accounting procedures and bookkeeping duties under the DHS Accounting Supervisor and Finance Manager. This position maintains the Social Welfare Fund, Agency Collection System, and Revenue Recapture information for auditing purposes. In addition, this position performs accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable functions for all Human Services areas. Financial and Accounting Duties and Responsibilities
• Helps prepare financial statements for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Assists with Auditors and prepares necessary documents for Annual Report.
• Maintains Social Welfare Fund, Agency Collection System, and Revenue Recapture accounts.
• Processes all payments, billings, and receipts for the various Human Services areas.
• Manages representative payee accounts.
• Designs new reports as needed in Carelogic using SQL.
• Completes quarterly Child Foster Care Report for the State.
• Issues Emergency Electronic Benefit cards to eligible recipients.
• Reviews monthly time records for Targeted Case Management reporting.
• Reconciles information between the Revenue Recapture and Agency Collection System.

Additional Related Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides training and work direction to others.
• Maintains training and proficiency in a variety of computer systems including IFSpi, MMIS/MAXIS, SSIS, Carelogic, MN-ITS, ebtEDGE, and MEC2.

While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and methods.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations accurately.
• Ability to use computers and relevant software.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   • Ability to work independently and accurately.
• Skill in managing time and setting priorities.
• Ability to work with limited supervision with general autonomy under goals and objectives of supervisor.
• Ability to interpret data with considerable analytical ability.
• Ability to effectively communicate and maintain relationships with persons inside and outside the organization on area of work requiring detailed and technical responses.
• Must be knowledgeable and follow the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules.

Education and Experience
• Requires a four-year post high school degree in related field.
• Three years of relevant work experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licenses/Certifications
This position will require the acquisition and maintenance of the following additional licenses/certificates:
• Data Practices and Security Training.
• DHS Accounting Training.
• MEC2 Training

Equipment and Tools
• Office equipment and technology

Physical and Mental Requirements
This job typically requires: sitting, standing, walking, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, typing, and seeing. There is significant exposure to computer keyboards and office equipment. This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion up to 20 pounds of force.

The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment. There may be travel required to other facilities, meetings training, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies Common to All County Positions
• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures.
• Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Represent Freeborn County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.

*****You must complete both the Freeborn County and Merit applications to be considered for this position. Completed applications along with cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 PM Friday, March 7th, 2025. Please call 507.377.5400 with any questions. Pay range $25.26 - $33.68

You can find the Freeborn County application at www.co.freeborn.mn.us and the Merit application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $25 - $34