Accountant, Senior
Salary
$68,888.14 - $103,332.21 Annually
Job Number
25DOCCR639LV034
Closing Date
8/25/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Department of Community Corrections (DOCCR) is seeking a Senior Accountant to facilitate and lead the financial responsibilities of the Adult Correctional Facility (ACF). This position will be responsible for the financial activities related to accounting for revenues/receivables, purchasing card transactions, subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs) using PeopleSoft applications, and other specialized software. This position will have additional wide-ranging duties as a key member of a team responsible for the county’s accounting and financial reporting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant accounting, and other functions.
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Location and hours:
This position will be performed on-site at the Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility at 1145 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with flexible hours between 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Note that a hybrid option may be considered after the probation certification period.
New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Accountant, Senior.
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In this position, you will:
• Develop the annual budget and forecasts based on program needs, cost structures, and staffing while working in collaboration with management.
• Review and approve requisitions, journal entries, direct pay requests, purchase cards and that they meet county policies and procedures along with accurate account coding.
• Prepare and perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts and transactions, journal entries, and year-end activities in accordance with standardized governmental methods and procedures.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and/or audits as necessary.
• Oversee account receivables and payables to ensure invoicing, account coding, and documentation are accurate.
• Management of treasury activities as it relates to resident accounts, cash flow, and bank reconciliations.
• Supervise a small team.
Need to have:
• One of the following:
o Six years or more of professional experience in a specific functional area of accounting, auditing, or financial management.
o Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration with an emphasis in accounting, or other specialty area related to the position and two years or more of professional experience in a specific functional area of accounting, auditing, or financial management.
Nice to have:
• Two or more years of experience working in governmental accounting.
• Experience:
o With financial reporting, year-end accounting processes, accounts receivables, and working closely with external auditors.
o With technical accounting that includes experience related to the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and grant accounting areas.
o Performing accounting duties such as accounts payable using a PO system, accounting related to payroll and journal entry adjustments to pay and benefits, annual audit requests, and capital projects accounting.
o Working with Microsoft Office applications, PeopleSoft Financials, or other electronic accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to:
o Handle multiple priorities with minimal direction.
o Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
o Meet deadlines and produce accurate work in a fast-paced office environment.
o Have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to demonstrate critical thinking.
o Establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the organization.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Lidy Vu