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The Financial Analysis and Accounting (FAA) Division of Human Services Public Health (HSPH) is seeking to hire a Senior Accountant to work within the Financial Analysis Unit (FAU). This position performs a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with significant focus on general ledger accounting. This position is responsible for supporting the Human Services Finance and Accounting area in conducting key activities such as grant risk analysis, vendor invoice reviews, and month-end and year-end and account reconciliations.
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
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). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable.
Work hours are primarily days, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
About the position type
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This is a full-time, benefit-earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Accountant, Senior.
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Effective September 1, 2021, all new job offers are conditional based on the candidate being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. “Fully vaccinated” means 14 days after receiving the second dose in a two-dose vaccination series approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a full or emergency-use basis, or 14 days after receiving a single-dose vaccine approved by the FDA on a full or emergency-use basis. After a conditional job offer is made, the candidate must show proof of full vaccination prior to their start date. A COVID-19 vaccination card from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a vaccination record from your doctor’s office, or a personal digital vaccination record constitutes sufficient “proof.” The candidate must also attest they are vaccinated by completing a form on the first day of employment. Reasonable accommodations to this vaccination requirement will be considered upon request by a candidate for medical or religious reasons as required by applicable law.
In this position, you will:
Assist in grant risk management analysis.
Collaborate with contract managers in reviewing vendor invoicing to ensure compliance with contract and grant requirements.
Assist and/or prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports regarding all transactions to the bank(s).
Provide feedback to the accounting department on how to improve on internal controls and pinpoint areas where risks relating to banking transactions can be minimized.
Prepare and post routine journal entries, allocated transactions.
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.
Need to have:
One of the following:
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.
Six years or more of experience in a specific functional area of accounting, auditing or financial management.
Nice to have:
Experience:
Using computer applications, including Word, Excel, and accounting system software.
Performing complex audit and reconciliation processes.
With Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or a financial reporting system such as SSRS.
In analytical and/or audit roles.
Preparing, analyzing, and/or reconciling month-end financial statements.
Knowledge of SQL, Microsoft Access, Visual Basics, Oracle Financials and Cognos.
Ability to:
Demonstrate the required skill to perform detailed work accurately and promptly.
Communicate effectively with all levels of management, both verbally and in writing.
Make decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment in a timely manner.
About the department:
Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.

About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at ****.

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Abbie Hugunin
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Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the
Total Rewards
philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:
Meaningful work
Public service
Competitive pay
Work-life balance
Generous benefits
Opportunities to grow
Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary
Visit our benefits page to learn more: ****If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here
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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). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable. Work hours are primarily days, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?
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No
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Have you completed a Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or other specialty area related to the position?
Yes
No
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List your completed post-high school education, including the school(s) attended, area(s) of specialization, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you do not have post-high school education, type None in the space provided.
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How many years of professional work experience do you have in a specific functional area of accounting, auditing, or financial management?
I do not have this experience
Less than 2 years
2 years or more, but less than 3 years
3 years or more, but less than 4 years
4 years or more, but less than 5 years
5 years or more, but less than 6 years
6 years or more
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Describe your experience in a specific functional area of accounting, auditing, or financial management, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. if you do not have this experience, type None in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have performing complex audit and reconciliation processes?
I do not have this experience
Less than 1 year
1 year or more, but less than 2 years
2 years or more, but less than 3 years
3 years or more, but less than 4 years
4 years or more
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Describe your experience performing complex audit and reconciliation processes, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type None in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or a financial reporting system such as SSRS?
I do not have this experience
Less than 1 year
1 year or more, but less than 2 years
2 years or more, but less than 3 years
3 years or more, but less than 4 years
4 years or more
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Describe your experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or a financial reporting system such as SSRS, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, please type None in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have in analytical and/or audit roles?
I do not have this experience
Less than 1 year
1 year or more, but less than 2 years
2 years or more, but less than 3 years
3 years or more, but less than 4 years
4 years or more
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Describe your experience in analytical and/or audit roles, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type None in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have preparing, analyzing, and/or reconciling month-end financial statements?
I do not have this experience
Less than 1 year
1 year or more, but less than 2 years
2 years or more, but less than 3 years
3 years or more, but less than 4 years
4 years or more
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Describe your experience preparing, analyzing, and/or reconciling month-end financial statements, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type None in the space provided.
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Do you have knowledge of SQL, Microsoft Access, Visual Basics, Oracle Financials and Cognos?
Yes
No
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Describe your knowledge of SQL, Microsoft Access, Visual Basics, Oracle Financials and Cognos, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type None in the space provided.
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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.
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Hennepin County employee or recruiter
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Hennepin County
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Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

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