Saint Paul, Minnesota
CPA Accountant Job Opening in Saint Paul, Minnesota - Job Title: Fiscal Services Manager
Annual Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
The Minnesota Senate is seeking a highly motivated manager for our Fiscal Services Office. We are looking for an individual with a background in finance or accounting, and strong leadership qualities. We offer great benefits as part of the State Employee Group Insurance Plan for medical, dental, life, plus several other optional coverages; we have excellent retirement plans with additional savings options to match your life goals; and flexibility in interim working schedules to nourish your work life balance! The Senate will be a great place to work if you like being challenged, affecting change and being part of history in the making!
Working in the Historic Capitol building allows you to be at the center of something bigger than yourself. There are great paths to walk or run during the warmer months and a campus of indoor space to move around when it gets cold so you won?t miss out on your step count in the middle of January. There are reading nooks throughout the Capitol that offer a reprieve during the lunch hour, Wi-Fi indoors and out so you can stay connected, parking available indoors or out and we are at the Saint Paul epicenter for public transportation.
There are several locations to grab a bite to eat on campus, food trucks in the driveway and plenty of great locations in the surrounding area. As part of our non-partisan staff this position gives you the opportunity to see all sides of the story and fully understand what is going on in our state or, if policy doesn?t entice you, focus on your day-to-day in the office environment you help create. Each day offers something new and rewarding as you help shape the great state of Minnesota now and into the future! Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding the position or apply directly on our website at
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supervise and coordinate activities of the payroll and accounting functions in accordance with established policies and procedures, including developing records and procedures necessary to carry out the fiscal activities of the Senate. Reports to the Secretary of the Senate.
2. Develop procedures, provide direction, and participate in the implementation of the following operations in the Fiscal Services Office:
Prepare and review payments to vendors, contractors, expenses
to Senators and staff, per diem payments for members, and payroll for members
and staff.
Maintain general or subsidiary ledgers.
Review payroll records to determine names, rates of pay and
position of newly hired employees and changes in status, wage rates, and
position of employees on payroll. Direct compilation and preparation of other
payroll data such as pension, insurance, pre-tax benefits, bank, and credit
union payments.
Encode expenditure allotment.
Prepare government reports, including Social Security,
workers? compensation, and unemployment compensation and reports to leadership.
Provide necessary forms and information to Senators and
employees regarding expenses, retirement, deferred compensation, Social
Security, pre-tax accounts.
Maintain receipts and disbursement records.
3. Manage Fiscal Services Office employees to meet expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment. Evaluate staff and ensure that appropriate training is provided to new and current staff.
4. Participate in and direct audit by outside audit firm.
5. Maintain liaison with Minnesota Management and Budget on budget, deposits, and monthly reports.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. EDUCATION
Bachelor?s degree required.
Business or accounting degree or advanced degree in a related field preferred.
2. EXPERIENCE
Minimum of six years experience in accounting or related field.
Minimum of two years managerial experience.
Previous experience with computerized payroll/accounting systems.
Preferred CPA/CMA or other equivalent licensure or certification.
3. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of GAAP and ability to apply accounting knowledge to proactive business decisions.
Knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations.
Excellent written, verbal and
Interpersonal communication skills
Expert knowledge of Excel and analytics and preferred proficiencies with MS office and other related software.
Ability to manage competing priorities, set goals and achieve deadlines.
Ability to operate as motivational team manager and collaborative team member simultaneously.
Knowledge of management principles, leadership techniques and strategic planning.
Active listening skills associated with attending to others, understanding salient points and clarifying uncertainties.
Critical thinking skills to logically assess situations and reasonably conclude appropriate solutions.
The Minnesota Senate offers a generous benefit package including retirement plan. To ensure consideration, please apply at . The application deadline is August 25, 2017.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
managerial: 2 years
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