Accountant

Accountant Position

The Land Information & Tax Services department (LITS) is seeking an Accountant to join their Property Tax Division to perform accounting work related to the distribution of property taxes collections and property tax reporting.

Location and hours : This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

In this position, you will :

• Prepare settlements, balance funds, and distribute tax collections and other payments as required by State Statute.
• Manually enter repetitive accounting related data.
• Prepare standard reports for internal and external requests from multiple agencies and taxing jurisdictions.
• Assist county departments, government agencies, external auditors, and vendors with routine requests concerning property tax accounting related tasks and issues.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations related to property tax according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Participate in special projects and aid units, departments, and other government agencies on basic audit and accounting related matters.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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About the department : Land Information and Tax Services is a department within the Resident Services Line of Business of Hennepin County that covers foundational responsibilities of government : land surveying, land recording, property tax collection and distribution. We also provide critical infrastructure and innovation support to departments throughout Resident Services.

About Hennepin County : Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't including :

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.