What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at St. Louis County, Minnesota?
Professional accounting work involving preparation, maintenance, analysis, and auditing of financial records and reports in accordance with County policies, state statutes and federal regulations. The accountant will perform the following required tasks, including but not limited to:
The full salary range for an Accountant, including longevity pay, is $30.01 - $42.53 per hour.
The full salary range for a Senior Accountant, including longevity pay, is $32.25 - $45.88 per hour.
St. Louis County is a mobile friendly employer.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
An employee in this class is responsible for performing professional accounting functions required for maintaining a variety of departmental and institutional accounts. Duties include analyzing and monitoring financial and budgetary systems, executing complex accounting functions, and recommending improved procedures and methods in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Sit and near vision. FREQUENT: Bend neck; talk/speak; sit and visual accommodation. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; rotate neck; static neck position; walk; hear within 5 feet and midrange vision.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Accountant (Pass/Fail):
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Accountant Senior (Pass/Fail):
Note: At the discretion of the hiring authority, the successful candidate may be considered for appointment at the Senior Accountant level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended.
RATING SYSTEM:
Supplemental Questionnaire will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 9-15.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Journal entries
- Complex account reconciliations
- Month-end close
- Year-end audit preparation and support
- Financial reporting: internal and external (state, federal, other)
- Financial analysis
- Budget support (preparation, maintenance, variance analysis)
- Job documentation (create and maintain)
- Participate in process improvement (recommendations, support, implementation)
- Communicate with program areas and external providers
The full salary range for an Accountant, including longevity pay, is $30.01 - $42.53 per hour.
The full salary range for a Senior Accountant, including longevity pay, is $32.25 - $45.88 per hour.
St. Louis County is a mobile friendly employer.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
An employee in this class is responsible for performing professional accounting functions required for maintaining a variety of departmental and institutional accounts. Duties include analyzing and monitoring financial and budgetary systems, executing complex accounting functions, and recommending improved procedures and methods in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Sit and near vision. FREQUENT: Bend neck; talk/speak; sit and visual accommodation. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; rotate neck; static neck position; walk; hear within 5 feet and midrange vision.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Accountant (Pass/Fail):
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Finance and two (2) years full-time paid verifiable accounting related experience.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Accountant Senior (Pass/Fail):
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and three (3) years full-time paid verifiable experience as an accountant or auditor; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Finance and five (5) years full-time paid verifiable accounting experience.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Note: At the discretion of the hiring authority, the successful candidate may be considered for appointment at the Senior Accountant level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended.
RATING SYSTEM:
Supplemental Questionnaire will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 9-15.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
- April 2, 2025 - Applicant screening will begin
- Week of April 14, 2025 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
- Interviews to be conducted - April 25th and April 28th - April 30th, 2025
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
- Veteran: DD214 noting character of service.
- Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
- Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
- Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.
Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $30 - $39
