The City of Brooklyn Park is seeking to hire one Accountant/Financial Analyst and one Senior Accountant.
The Finance Department is committed to providing quality support services to other departments of the city and excellent customer service to residents and various customer groups. In addition, the department is committed to the goal of being good stewards of the City's financial resources.
Senior Accountant ($43.72-$59.14) is responsible for professional and highly technical accounting and analysis duties. This includes crucial duties in financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management. They also provide vital assistance and guidance in established accounting policies and procedures. A key aspect of this role is ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the city's reporting and budgeting functions, as well as safeguarding the city's financial assets. This senior-level position is also responsible for leading, managing, and directing finance staff to include training, motivation, program/project and work performance evaluation and review.
Accountant ($37.83-$48.61) is primarily responsible for supporting and assisting with management of all aspects of the City's General Finance System Information. This includes reconciliations, account analysis, preparation of journal entries; assisting with audit process and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); and serving on the finance budget team working with various assigned areas.
AMENDMENT 8/11/26: Senior Accountant pay was corrected.
Accountant/Financial Analyst
Education
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
Experience
Three (3) years of accounting or finance experience or equivalent combination.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Ability to accurately perform financial analysis and reconciliations.
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Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy,
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Knowledge of government and generally accepted accounting principles, practices, procedures and financial reporting.
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Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in bookkeeping and accounting.
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General knowledge of relevant IRS rules and Minnesota sales tax laws.
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Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral forms.
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Strong customer service orientation; ability to create effective working relationships with a variety of people and maintain a positive professional manner while resolving customer issues,
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Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved.
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Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies and precedents using moderate analytical ability to adapt methods to fit facts and conditions.
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Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills with attention to detail and follow up.
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Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, ability to develop alternatives and make prompt decision under constraints,
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Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
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Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.
Desired Qualifications
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Two (2) years of demonstrated experience with municipal budgets, Annual reports, Reports Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GASB.
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Two years of experience with municipal government finance.
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Previous grant management experience.
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Previous experience with tax settlements, reconciliations, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and special assessments.
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Previous experience preparing and or coordinating the ACFR.
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Previous experience with finance computer applications.
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Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Lao, Russian, Somali or Vietnamese language(s).
Senior Accountant
Education
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance or related field.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience, preferably with municipal government finance.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities-
Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy.
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Knowledge of government and generally accepted accounting principles, practices, procedures, and financial reporting.
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Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in bookkeeping and accounting.
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General knowledge of relevant IRS rules and Minnesota sales tax laws.
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Ability to do administrative and accounting work of considerable difficulty, including composing memorandums, tables, spreadsheets, procedures, etc.
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Ability to provide optimal customer service with internal and external partners.
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Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or verbal form.
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Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills with attention to detail and follow up.
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Strong customer service orientation; ability to create effective working relationships with a variety of people and maintain a positive professional manner while resolving customer issues.
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Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved.
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Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies and precedents using moderate analytical ability to adapt methods to fit facts and conditions.
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Demonstrated experience with budgets, preferably municipal budgets (e.g., Reports, GAAP and GASB).
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Ability to accurately perform financial analysis and reconciliations.
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Effective in managing and developing a high-performing team to meet project deadlines.
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Advanced level of proficiency in Excel to include pivot tables, linking, and formulas.
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Strong problem solving and decision making skills, ability to develop alternatives and make prompt decision under constraints.
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Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision; must set goals and priorities and work efficiently to accomplish critical objectives.
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Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
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Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city’s strategic objectives for advancing racial equity.
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Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.
Desired Qualifications
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Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).
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Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Plans and schedules completion of work accountabilities in order of priority, making the most effective use of time.
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Previous experience with computer applications, preferably New World applications.
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Previous experience working with Asset Management, Capital Projects and Capital Equipment.
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Previous experience working on creating financial models, including rate models.
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Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Lao, Russian, Somali or Vietnamese language(s).
Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.
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Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City’s Alternative Work Arrangement policy.
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Monday – Friday, normal office hours. May require extended work hours to complete projects and/or attend evening meetings on occasion. Some travel occasionally to other locations.
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The Accountant/Financial Analyst is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime whereas the Senior Accountant position is an exempt position.
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Work is performed in the office. Headaches, eyestrain, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury in the office.
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Work is light duty and sedentary with ability to lift, carry or push up to 20 pounds. Extensive keyboarding may put incumbent at risk for repetitive motion injury or eyestrain.
Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Selection Process & Testing
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 85,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 64 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.
Our Vision, Values and GoalsWe welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at [email protected].
