Accountant I

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is seeking to fill an Accountant I position within the Accounting and Finance Division. In this detail-oriented role, you will be responsible for coordinating, preparing, and maintaining court fiscal, budgetary, grant, and financial records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and preparation of budgets and spending plans to meet objectives and fiscal requirements by generating and analyzing fiscal data; exercise financial control over expenditures and receipts; discuss identified problems with supervisor; and adjust the budget, if necessary
• Coordinate activities of a specialized accounting unit to maintain proper control and uniformity. Ensure procedures are established and maintained by evaluating budget activities and expenditures; reconcile department records with statewide accounting reports; analyze and monitor changes in operational trends and make recommendations based on those trends; maintain a set of control accounts to verify accuracy of transaction records
• Monitor departmental and/or activity cash flow to ensure adequate operating balances by identifying excesses or deficiencies of funds, and/or other problems; analyze disbursement trends; and recommend and implement accounting procedures to maintain proper balances
• Ensure purchases conform to federal, state, and departmental requirements, and are properly reflected in the accounting system by analyzing and interpreting applicable federal and/or state laws and department policies. Develop, recommend, and implement internal procurement procedures; review expenditures for accuracy and timeliness; and advise program and activity managers of concerns and/or problems
• Assist management and/or higher-level accounting personnel to resolve a variety of complex fiscal problems or questions by answering questions relating to fiscal policies and procedures; gathering information for special reports or inquiries; analyzing and interpreting financial data; and recommending alternative solutions
• Compile and interpret fiscal data to assist in federal, legislative, and/or internal audits by serving as liaison for auditors, responding to informational inquiries; and developing worksheets and supporting financial schedules

Skills

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field and some experience in accounting or finance
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices sufficient to apply them to specialized accounting activities
• Knowledge of budget terminology and principles sufficient to assist in preparing a department, division, or agency budget
• Knowledge of statewide accounting (or comparable) system sufficient to compile, analyze, and interpret fiscal information for use by management
• Knowledge of auditing principles and procedures sufficient to provide information to assist in the audit of a division or agency
• Ability to analyze and interpret federal and/or state laws and department policies
• Ability to interpret and analyze fiscal reports and records
• Ability to develop and implement new procedures to resolve problems
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, other staff, and auditors
• Public sector experience is preferred

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits
• Enhanced fertility benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pension
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

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