Metropolitan Airports Commission
Senior Accountant
Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Salary:
$97,355.00 - $134,383.00 Annually
Location :
Minneapolis, MN
Job Type:
Regular Status
Job Number:
2024-01273
Division:
Finance & Administration
Department:
Finance
Opening Date:
11/08/2024
Closing Date:
12/2/2024 3:00 PM Central
MN Data Practices:
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) collects information from applicants for the purposes of determining employment suitability. By providing information, MAC will use the information to determine employment suitability. Applicants are not legally required to provide the requested information. However, information not provided, other than race, gender, or disability, may prevent MAC from being able to consider the application or determine the applicant's suitability for the position. The information collected may be classified as public or private data under the MGDPA. "Public" means that data is available upon request. "Private" means the data is only available to the person the information is about, and to those who must see it in the course of conducting MAC business and as otherwise provided for by law. If the applicant becomes a MAC employee, then some of the collected information is required to be shared with a representative union.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant plays an important role in maintaining the financial health of our organization. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of our financial records with the preparation and review of financial transactions and statements. As part of the MAC Finance team, this position works in the accounting and business functional areas with accounting research, financial reporting, account reconciliation and many more projects.
To apply:
click the "Apply" link located just above the position description, log-in and follow the instructions provided.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Randa Hamid at Randa.Hamid@mspmac.org or 612.713.8726. Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024.
MAC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If an accommodation is required for you to participate in the application process because of a disability, please contact Tekia Jefferson at 612-726-8196 or .
MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, nationality, or disability.Position Description
Account Reconciliations and Monthly CloseMonthly reconciliation of investment and debt service accountsPerform moderately complex account reconciliationsPrepare and process journal entries to record financial transactionsResearch anomalies and discrepancies on a timely basisVerify account corrections and/or adjustments are made on a timely basisSupport the monthly general ledger close processFinancial Standards and ReportingIdentify, research and interpret Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements as they relate to the CommissionSupport the annual audit with the preparation of audit workpapers and work closely with the external auditorsAssist in the preparation of the MAC's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)Research account variance to budget and document causes for monthly reporting to the CommissionMaintain records related to compliance with GASB 68 (Pensions), GASB 74/75 (OPEB), and GASB 87 (Leases)BusinessAssist in updating department and finance related organizational policies and proceduresProvide feedback or make recommendations for policy and process improvementsOtherParticipate in or potentially lead accounting projects as assignedPerform ad hoc reporting and analysis as neededAssist with grant related projects and reportingAssist with the preparation, review, and publication of the MAC's annual budget documentOther duties and projects as assignedPosition Requirements
Senior Level Individual Contributor (SRIC) Competencies
Customer Focus
- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutionsManages Complexity
- Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problemsDecision Quality
- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forwardResourcefulness
- Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficientlyEnsures Accountability
- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstancesCollaborates
- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesValues Differences
- Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organizationCommunicates Effectively
- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of unique needs of different audiencesPersuades
- Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of othersCourage
-Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be saidInstills Trust
-Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticityBeing Resilient
-Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any other related fieldFive years of progressive accounting experienceIn lieu of a degree, nine years of progressive accounting experienceAccount reconciliation experienceIntermediate skill level using Microsoft Excel and WordThorough knowledge of accounting principles and practicesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to analyze, interpret and report financial dataAbility to multi-task and complete assignments under pressure and within deadlinesDESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other professional accounting certifications/designationsFinancial reporting experienceExperience using JD Edwards EnterpriseOne softwareBasic skill level using Microsoft Office and Teams
Your health. Your time. Your future. Good pay is only the beginning.
See the many and generous the Metropolitan Airports Commission offers to employees.
01
I became of aware of this opportunity through:
Job Interest Card NotificationMAC EmployeeMAC Web SiteLinkedInGovernmentJobs.comIndeed.comOther
02
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after two months of service. MAC's hybrid work schedule includes two days remote and three days onsite. One of the onsite days must be a Monday or Friday.I am aware of this policy and remain interested in this position.
YesNo
03
Please choose the option below that best describes your education and experience.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any other related field plus five years of progressive accounting experience.In lieu of a degree, nine years of progressive accounting experienceN/A, I do not have this education and experience.
04
Please describe your progressive accounting experience. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
05
Do you have account reconciliation experience?
YesNo
06
Please describe your account reconciliation experience. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
07
Do you have an intermediate skill level using Microsoft Excel and Word?
YesNo
08
Do you have thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices?
YesNo
09
Do you have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to analyze, interpret and report financial data?
YesNo
10
Do you have the ability to multi-task and complete assignments under pressure and within deadlines?
YesNo
11
Do you have a certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other professional accounting certifications/designations?
YesNo
12
Please list any professional accounting certifications/designations you hold. If you do not hold any certifications/designations, please type N/A.
13
Do you have financial reporting experience?
YesNo
14
Please describe your financial reporting experience.
15
Do you have experience using JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software?
YesNo
16
Do you have a basic skill level using Microsoft Office and Teams?
YesNo
17
Please describe your experience using JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
Required Question
$97,355.00 - $134,383.00 Annually
Location :
Minneapolis, MN
Job Type:
Regular Status
Job Number:
2024-01273
Division:
Finance & Administration
Department:
Finance
Opening Date:
11/08/2024
Closing Date:
12/2/2024 3:00 PM Central
MN Data Practices:
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) collects information from applicants for the purposes of determining employment suitability. By providing information, MAC will use the information to determine employment suitability. Applicants are not legally required to provide the requested information. However, information not provided, other than race, gender, or disability, may prevent MAC from being able to consider the application or determine the applicant's suitability for the position. The information collected may be classified as public or private data under the MGDPA. "Public" means that data is available upon request. "Private" means the data is only available to the person the information is about, and to those who must see it in the course of conducting MAC business and as otherwise provided for by law. If the applicant becomes a MAC employee, then some of the collected information is required to be shared with a representative union.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant plays an important role in maintaining the financial health of our organization. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of our financial records with the preparation and review of financial transactions and statements. As part of the MAC Finance team, this position works in the accounting and business functional areas with accounting research, financial reporting, account reconciliation and many more projects.
To apply:
click the "Apply" link located just above the position description, log-in and follow the instructions provided.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Randa Hamid at Randa.Hamid@mspmac.org or 612.713.8726. Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024.
MAC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If an accommodation is required for you to participate in the application process because of a disability, please contact Tekia Jefferson at 612-726-8196 or .
MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, nationality, or disability.Position Description
Account Reconciliations and Monthly CloseMonthly reconciliation of investment and debt service accountsPerform moderately complex account reconciliationsPrepare and process journal entries to record financial transactionsResearch anomalies and discrepancies on a timely basisVerify account corrections and/or adjustments are made on a timely basisSupport the monthly general ledger close processFinancial Standards and ReportingIdentify, research and interpret Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements as they relate to the CommissionSupport the annual audit with the preparation of audit workpapers and work closely with the external auditorsAssist in the preparation of the MAC's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)Research account variance to budget and document causes for monthly reporting to the CommissionMaintain records related to compliance with GASB 68 (Pensions), GASB 74/75 (OPEB), and GASB 87 (Leases)BusinessAssist in updating department and finance related organizational policies and proceduresProvide feedback or make recommendations for policy and process improvementsOtherParticipate in or potentially lead accounting projects as assignedPerform ad hoc reporting and analysis as neededAssist with grant related projects and reportingAssist with the preparation, review, and publication of the MAC's annual budget documentOther duties and projects as assignedPosition Requirements
Senior Level Individual Contributor (SRIC) Competencies
Customer Focus
- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutionsManages Complexity
- Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problemsDecision Quality
- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forwardResourcefulness
- Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficientlyEnsures Accountability
- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstancesCollaborates
- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesValues Differences
- Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organizationCommunicates Effectively
- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of unique needs of different audiencesPersuades
- Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of othersCourage
-Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be saidInstills Trust
-Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticityBeing Resilient
-Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any other related fieldFive years of progressive accounting experienceIn lieu of a degree, nine years of progressive accounting experienceAccount reconciliation experienceIntermediate skill level using Microsoft Excel and WordThorough knowledge of accounting principles and practicesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to analyze, interpret and report financial dataAbility to multi-task and complete assignments under pressure and within deadlinesDESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other professional accounting certifications/designationsFinancial reporting experienceExperience using JD Edwards EnterpriseOne softwareBasic skill level using Microsoft Office and Teams
Your health. Your time. Your future. Good pay is only the beginning.
See the many and generous the Metropolitan Airports Commission offers to employees.
01
I became of aware of this opportunity through:
Job Interest Card NotificationMAC EmployeeMAC Web SiteLinkedInGovernmentJobs.comIndeed.comOther
02
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after two months of service. MAC's hybrid work schedule includes two days remote and three days onsite. One of the onsite days must be a Monday or Friday.I am aware of this policy and remain interested in this position.
YesNo
03
Please choose the option below that best describes your education and experience.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any other related field plus five years of progressive accounting experience.In lieu of a degree, nine years of progressive accounting experienceN/A, I do not have this education and experience.
04
Please describe your progressive accounting experience. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
05
Do you have account reconciliation experience?
YesNo
06
Please describe your account reconciliation experience. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
07
Do you have an intermediate skill level using Microsoft Excel and Word?
YesNo
08
Do you have thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices?
YesNo
09
Do you have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to analyze, interpret and report financial data?
YesNo
10
Do you have the ability to multi-task and complete assignments under pressure and within deadlines?
YesNo
11
Do you have a certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other professional accounting certifications/designations?
YesNo
12
Please list any professional accounting certifications/designations you hold. If you do not hold any certifications/designations, please type N/A.
13
Do you have financial reporting experience?
YesNo
14
Please describe your financial reporting experience.
15
Do you have experience using JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software?
YesNo
16
Do you have a basic skill level using Microsoft Office and Teams?
YesNo
17
Please describe your experience using JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
Required Question