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Senior Accountant

Salary

$80,142.40 - $130,062.40 Annually

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00299

Division

Metro Transit

Department

MT Financial Reporting

Opening Date

10/02/2025

Closing Date

10/16/2025 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

More information about us on our website. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides ridership through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk, or bike in the Twin Cities.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region

The Senior Accountant works under limited supervision/procedural control, functions as primary accountant for divisional departments or major functional area (e.g. operations, grants, capital projects) performing full accounting activities requiring experiences, professional knowledge and application of accounting principles and practices. Perform a wide range of detailed/complex accounting and advisory functions and assures day-to-day operations are carried out in accordance with established accounting principles, policies, objectives and controls; performs related work as required.

What you would do in this job

+ Run reports in the financial systems, reconcile account balances and prepare journal entries for assigned funds and accounts to ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the financial systems.

+ Prepare journal entries to record monthly accruals, correct posting errors, etc.

+ Coordinate all activities of a specialized unit within a divisional department or major functional area to maintain proper control and uniformity and to ensure procedures are established and maintained by evaluating budget activities and expenditures; reconcile department records with accounting reports; analyze and monitors changes in operational trends and make recommendations based on those trends, maintain a set of control accounts to verify accuracy of transaction records.

+ Monitor financial control over expenditures and receipts; review monthly reports with management; and make adjusting journal entries if necessary.

+ Develop, recommend, and implement internal procedures; review and research expenditures for accuracy and timeliness; and advise program and activity managers of concerns and/or problems.

+ Assist in the monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting of activity (monthly, quarterly, yearly) of operating and capital accounts and funds or other project related reporting, to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet department and activity needs by reviewing requests for compliance with federal and state laws, department policies and internal controls; analyze and interpret fiscal data; develop and implement new procedures to solve problems; and monitor cash flow.

+ Train co-workers, as directed, in specific task and job practices and procedures to improve and maintain performance levels by communicating timetables and quality standards for tasks; and provide instruction on policies and procedures as needed.

+ Prepare documents for compliance and financial audits in accordance with GAAP and other applicable reporting requirements.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Education/Experience

Any of the following

combinations of experience in an accounting environment and completed education

(degree field of study in Accounting, Finance or closely related field

+ High school diploma/GED with six (6) years of experience

+ Associate degree with four (4) years of experience

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher with two (2) years of experience

Desirable Qualifications

+ Experience with PeopleSoft financials systems

+ Governmental Accounting Experience.

+ CPA certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

+ Generally accepted accounting principles and practices sufficient to apply them to specialized accounting activities

+ Experience withgovernmental financial reporting requirements

+ Complex financial information systems

+ Applicable internal controls to ensure the protection of financial assets, and compliance with financial rules and regulations and the ability to determine those actions not in compliance

+ Budgeting principles sufficient to prepare, analyze, monitor, and review department or functional area budgets

+ State and Federal grant procedures and policies sufficient to assist in the monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting of department funding grants.

Ability to:

+ Understand, interpret and solve complex problems

+ Communicate financial data to non-accounting personnel

+ Independently handle short and critical deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

+ Understand, analyze and interpret federal and state regulations to work assignments

+ Interpret and analyze fiscal reports and records.

+ Develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, internal and external auditors, and other staff members.

Additional information

Union(s): Non Represented Grade G

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a standard office setting. Requires travel between primary work site to other sites.

The responsibilities listed are typical of the positions included in the job classification; however, not all duties are necessarily performed by each specific position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position. Regular attendance is an essential responsibility

What steps the recruitment process involves:

+ We review your minimum qualifications.

+ We rate your education and experience.

+ We conduct a structured panel interview.

+ We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email [email protected] ([email protected]) .

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

+ Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

+ Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

+ Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

+ Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

+ Well@Work clinic

+ bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

+ parking at many job locations

+ fitness centers at many job locations

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: It is important thatyour application shows all relevant education and experienceyou possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

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+ No

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How did youfirsthear about this job opening?

+ CareerForce Center

+ Community Event/Organization

+ Employee Referral

+ Facebook

+ Glassdoor

+ Indeed

+ Job Fair

+ LinkedIn

+ Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

+ Twitter

+ Website: governmentjobs.com

+ Website: metrocouncil.org

+ Website: metrotransit.org

+ Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

+ Other

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If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

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Please select the option below that reflects your education and experience level.

+ A high school diploma AND six (6) years of experience in accounting environment

+ An associate degree in Accounting/Finance or closely related field AND four (4) years of experience in an accounting environment.

+ A bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or closely related field AND two (2) years of experience in an accounting environment.

+ None of the above

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Please describe your experience working in an accounting environment including account reconciliations, spreadsheets, journal entries, financial statements etc., if you do not have this experience, please enter N/A

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Tell me about your experience working with minority and/or cross-cultural communities.

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Please describe your experience with government accounting standards (GASB) or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), if you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.

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Please provide your level of knowledge using Micrsoft Office and provide examples of each, if you do not have this experience, please enter N/A. MS Outlook MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint

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Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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