Position Description

The Anoka County Finance department's mission is Enriching our community by providing quality services and assuring financial integrity. The Finance department has an immediate opening for an Associate Accountant who will perform various accounting duties, including accounts payable transactions for various Anoka County departments. This position is responsible for the ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with governmental standards and internal policies and procedures.

The Associate Accountant performs work under direct supervision. The Associate Accountant will possess beginning to working knowledge of accounting, handles basic issues and problems associated with accounting, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of May 20th, 2024, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $23.08 to $27.12 ($48,006 to $56,409 per hour).
• 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28: $23.08 to $31.16 ($48,006 to $64,812 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at .
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
• Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Associate Accountant.

• Assist with financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Audit invoices and purchase orders for variances.
• Pay invoices timely and accurately by verifying transaction information.
• Obtain payment authorizations.
• Maintain accurate historical records in compliance with document retention requirements.
• Efficiently streamline accounts payable processes.
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting while maintaining financial security protocols.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor's degree.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or closely related field.
• 1-2 years of accounts payable experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial systems and county organization and operation and ability to apply that knowledge.
• Ability to analyze, develop and interpret rules, regulations, policies, and practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage a large workload.
• Ability to perform assignments under minimum supervision.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings 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.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees .

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

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