Finance Graduate Fellowship

4 weeks ago

Minneapolis, United States City of Minneapolis Full time
Position Description

The Finance Fellow position will be a great opportunity to work with the Controller's Division of the City of Minneapolis Finance and Property Services department. The Controller's Division is responsible for general financial accounting and reporting for all City operations, grants management, and several other related financial activities.

These positions will perform accounting and reporting duties for the grants management and/or Community Planning and Economic Development functions. This work will be performed under the supervision of professional accountants, assisting with complex projects, and gaining exposure to various functions of governmental accounting.

Work Location
This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performance of accounting functions pertaining to general ledger, grants, accounts
    receivable, accounts payable, deposits, and projects.
  • Performance of beginning entries, reconciling, trial balance preparation, adjusting and closing General Ledger entries, through final fund balances.
  • Preparation of month end financial and statistical reports providing detailed historical analysis of various accounts and generating month end summary reports for all activity.
  • Prepare journal entries for revenue and expense accounts internal billing, including
    researching discrepancies and making appropriate adjustments.
  • Responsible for preparation of financial data and for entries made on the financial
    system and for ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
  • Conduct research and analysis on assigned accounting problems.
  • Coordinate and prepare budget submittal documents.
  • Assist in the preparation and review of annual budgets.
  • Assist in management of the appropriation, revenue, and expense status of projects, and monitor and prepare month end reports to ensure adequate funds availability for projects.
  • Maintain cost accounting system to keep accurate project costs for billing and report
    purposes.
  • Provide financial assistance, to internal and external customers on project costing, reporting needs, payables and receivables inquiries, grants management, and budget activities as assigned.
Required Qualifications

Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Minimum Experience
N/A

Please Note: A cover letter and a resume are highly recommended.

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Union Representation
This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of modern accounting and office methods and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of computerized financial systems.
  • Ability to analyze data.
  • Ability to learn the processes and procedures related to general accounting
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply information about City initiatives and departmental functions as they relate to assigned job dutiesAbility to maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills and good negotiation skills.
  • Good analytical and report writing skills.
  • Knowledge of modern office software .

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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