Accountant IV

The Office of Financial Services is hiring an Accountant IV to perform highly responsible professional accounting work involving the planning, organizing and supervising departmental accounting functions within the unit.

Here’s what you can expect to do:

• Manage the City’s preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in alignment with GAAP and GASB guidance.
• Supervise the maintenance of general ledgers, appropriation accounts and special fund accounts.
• Oversee, schedule, and plan work procedures and coordinate the receiving, disbursing, recording and reporting on funds.
• Interpret and analyze accounting and auditing reports and statements.
• Make budget recommendations to the department head; acts as advisor on financial and budgetary matters to the department head.
• Supervise the compiling, preparing and presenting of annual financial and operating reports.
• Design, update, and install new accounting systems and financial operations; make changes in accounting forms being used in department.
• Work with data processing personnel in implementing new systems.
• Prepare, supervise and analyze cost studies, financial surveys, audits and reports.
• Compile monthly estimates and statements to indicate trends and to control expenditures.
• For more information and essential functions, see our job description. 

Information Specific to this Position:
This position is located at City Hall, Suite 110, and typically works Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30 pm.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time. 

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

College graduation with a major in accounting or equivalent and six years' experience in accounting, at least two years of which must have been as an Accountant III or equivalent. (No substitution for education.)

HOW TO APPLY 

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) 

• • A resume (required)

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. 

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method. 

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a credit check and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education. 

Human Resources Contact Information:
Ellen Friedman at 651-266-6533
Email: [email protected]

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history. 

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.