Staff Accountant 1

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Paid Holidays, Paid vacation, Paid Earned Sick and Safe Time, Pension and optional 457 plan, Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility, Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, Employer-paid life insurance, Optional employee-paid life and vision insurance, Free off-street parking

Job Details

• Full time, nonexempt
• Location: St. Paul, Minn., office with the potential for hybrid work
• Background check required
• Starting salary range: $59,384 to $74,230 per year ($29.98-$35.69 per hour) based on qualifications and experience

Job Description

The staff accountant 1 is key to providing financial, technical and administrative support to Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust and to its members. MCIT is a joint powers government entity made up of Minnesota counties and associated public entities that pool resources to provide property, liability, auto and workers compensation coverage to members. MCIT offers a collaborative work environment and excellent benefits, including a pension plan.

Core Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the finance manager, the staff accountant 1 supports accounting and financial reporting functions on a daily, monthly and annual basis.

Typical Duties

The following are common duties of the staff accountant 1:

• Bank account(s): monthly statement reconciliation
• Cash receipts: Prepare bank deposits and enter data in accounting system as needed
• Accounts receivable: Prepare invoices as needed reconcile balances monthly
• Accounts payable: Enter invoices into accounting system and/or issue checks weekly and reconcile balances monthly
• Process seminar registrations and prepare invoices.
• Process claim payments daily
• Process vendor maintenance including requests, entry and verification of W-9 information and yearend reporting
• Fund bank balance daily by transferring monies between the investment and checking accounts
• Assist in the development of accounting policies and procedures

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum two-year accounting degree from an accredited educational institution
• Minimum of two years of demonstrated accounting experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Accounting software experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Great Plains accounting software

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with local government, service organizations or associations

Download the Staff Accountant 1 Position Description for a full list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Apply Now

All applicants must:

• Complete the online MCIT Employment Application
• Provide a cover letter and rsum. The cover letter must identify how the applicants experience and abilities align with the position description. Rsums without application and cover letter will not be accepted. Letters and rsums may be uploaded as part of the employment application process.
• Application deadline: Open until filled. First, review Feb. 1, 2025

Applicants who want to claim veterans preference must complete the online Veterans Preference Claim form.

Direct questions to Pamela Ihns.