Renville County Looking for Assistant Finance Coordinator at Olivia, MN, United States Full Time

Job Description

Description

Job Summary:
To assist the Renville County Finance Department and County Administration in meeting and exceeding the County’s financial objectives by compiling, analyzing, recording, and reporting financial data.
Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 – 4:30. Partial telework is possible.
This position reports to the Finance Coordinator.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Maintain general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and journals of various County funds. Manage the County’s accounting structure in IFS and fixed asset systems according to GASB 34 and Governmental Accounting Standards Board recommendations.

• Provide oversight and guidance to departmental accountants on various accounting processes to ensure countywide accounting standards and compliance are met in accordance to Local, State and Federal Regulations, and County Policy. Resource for all departments on advising and interpreting of various financial matters. Develop and recommend policies, procedures and internal controls to maximize the County’s fiscal management practices.

• Assist in the management, preparation, and monitoring of countywide budget preparation process utilizing Integrated Financial System (IFS) and long term financial/capital plan, to include preparing annual and quarterly budget and payroll reports.

• Provide management, direction and oversight of projects, contracts, fleet purchases and state/federal grants county-wide.

• Assist in the management of banking and investment needs of the County.

• Co-manage debt repayment and balance schedules. Monitor debt proceeds to ensure that money is spent according to Minnesota State Statutes.

• Assist external auditors in the review and auditing of operations, preparation of audit, financial statements and annual financial reports.

• Coordinates loss control and risk management, including property, casualty, and liability claims and coverage.

• Coordinates and provides access and training on the accounts payable software program.

• Serves as backup for the processing of countywide payroll.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requires. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in an accounting or finance-related field and four (4) years of experience in an accounting environment with substantial responsibility; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Governmental accounting preferred.

Selection Process

Top candidates will be invited to an interview, held via technology, during the morning of Wednesday, March 2.

Finalists will be invited to a second round interview during the morning of Wednesday, March 9.

Renville County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave, long term disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. To view a summary of the benefits available to full-time employees,