Accountant/Financial Analyst (FT)

Position Summary

The Accountant/Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for supporting and assisting with management of all aspects of the City’s General Finance System Information. This includes reconciliations, account analysis, preparation of journal entries, assisting with audit process and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and serving on the finance budget team working with various assigned areas. Positive team interaction, strong organizational, excellent internal and external customer service and critical thinking skills are qualities that will help you succeed at the City of Brooklyn Park.

Application Deadline: This job posting will be open until filled. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice. First review of applications will be on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs account analysis and prepares account reconciliations and journal entries for multiple departments and funds as assigned. Task includes reviewing all AP/AR/Payroll/GL entries are accurate.
• Prepare audit work papers and schedules and assist with the audit process and ACFR development.
• Reviews and approves Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions validating that they are in compliance with purchasing policies, City policies and within budget parameters.
• Assists departments with analysis and development of Capital Improvement Projects and Capital Equipment Projects.
• Serves on Finance Budget Team, schedules meetings with assigned areas, follows through on budget questions, and prepares budget summaries.
• Assists departments with finance/budget/accounting questions.
• Leads meetings to discuss project or grant information, maintains appropriate documentation and prepares reports.
• Prepares and files financial and budget reports to the Office of the State Auditor and other state and federal agencies as assigned.
• Budget preparation and financial reporting for the city’s capital improvement plan and capital equipment plan.
• Records, tracks and maintains data for the Capital Asset System in accordance with City policy.
• Analyzes and prepares the budget for the City’s internal service charges for buildings, equipment, vehicles, loss control and Information Technology Services.
• Provides accounting services.
  • Bank reconciliation.
  • Set up projects, run project reports and track project expenditures.
  • Supports grant management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Experience
Three (3) years of accounting or finance experience or equivalent combination.

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of related education/experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• • Knowledge of government and generally accepted accounting principles, practices, procedures and financial reporting.
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in bookkeeping and accounting.

  • • General knowledge of relevant IRS rules and Minnesota sales tax laws.
    • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral forms.

    • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

    • Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies and precedents using moderate analytical ability to adapt methods to fit facts and conditions.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, ability to develop alternatives and make prompt decision under constraints.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision; must set goals and priorities and work efficiently to accomplish critical objectives.
• Strong customer service orientations; ability to create effective working relationships with a variety of people and maintain a positive professional manner while resolving customer issues.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience and understanding in the course of work duties.
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.

Desired Qualifications

• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience with municipal budgets, annual reports, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GASB.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Excel to include creation, including pivot tables and updating existing spreadsheets.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) licensure.
• Previous experience with tax settlements, reconciliations, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and special assessments.
• Previous experience with grant funding.
• Progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting.
• Previous experience preparing and or coordinating the ACFR.
• Previous experience with finance computer applications
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants are required to sign an informed consent 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 considered for the position.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). 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. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

Department/Division:Finance Department

Anticipated Hiring Wage: $36.01 – $46.27 hourly; dependent on qualifications and experience

Anticipated Work Schedule: Position is a non-exempt, full-time, non-union position that will work a standard schedule of 40 hours per week Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. May require extended work hours to complete projects and/or attend evening meetings.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at HumanResources@brooklynpark.org.