Salary $66,238.59 - $99,357.90 Annually Job Type Full-time Job Number 24DR639PC32 Closing Date 5/17/2024 11:59 PM Central Description Hennepin County's Disparity Reduction department is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. With limited supervision and a high degree of independence, this position will provide routine and non-routine accounting functions with a significant focus on general ledger accounting and maintaining of financial records in the accounting system. This position will also support departments in establishing adequate financial and/or accounting controls and procedures. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Location and hours: This position is remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site an average of 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Work hours are primarily days, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable. Based on business needs of this position, hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota. New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About the position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as an Accountant, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: Prepare and post routine journal entries and review allocated transactions. Prepare and process corrections to accounts payable vouchers. Provide feedback to the accounting department on how to improve on internal controls, and pinpoint areas of risks. Review general ledger activity/transactions on a monthly and annual basis. Participate in the testing of new systems and procedures. Participate in special projects and help units and departments on accounting related matters. Lead or participate and serve as liaison with the external auditors, ACIS (Internal Audit), and State partners to coordinate efforts and provide assistance concerning accounting issues and/or submitted reports. Prepare, process, and approve corrections to accounts payable vouchers, employee expenditures, and P-card purchases.