Accounting Manager

Salary : $99,856.00 - $140,973.00 Annually

Location : Shakopee, MN

Job Type : Full Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 2024-00069

Division : Office of Management & Budget

Department : Budget & Strategic Planning

Opening Date : 07 / 30 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : 000

Job Summary

Scott County is seeking a strong leader for a new position within its financial operations. We are in the midst of implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that will bring significant change to how financial transaction, budgeting, reporting, auditing and every other piece of financial data is handled.

The position will be critical in leading accounting staff in adopting these changes and adapting to the new environment, as well as engaging with business units across the organization to ensure processes support their needs and their outcomes.

Under the general direction of the Finance Manager this position leads, directs, and administers accounting functions to foster effective processes that support improved efficiencies, support organizational outcomes and include appropriate internal controls.

Prepares complex financial analysis of operations for use in well-informed decisions about the county's operations. Primary areas of responsibility include : overseeing the day-to-day activities and processes for accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cash management, cash receipting, collections and fixed assets.

First review of candidates will take place on 8 / 13 / 24

The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.

Essential Duties

Supervises staff and processes related to accounting and fiscal management activities including, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, collections, cash control, and the general ledger;

ensures accurate and timely collecting and processing of financial transactions and information.

Maintains a high level of customer service, providing consultation, guidance and is responsive to county staff in the development of new and modification of existing accounting processes;

ensure processes support efficiency in County operations and service delivery outcomes while also ensuring compliance with accepted accounting practices, established laws, county procedures, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statements, and recommendations of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

Establishes and maintains processes and controls which verify the integrity of all, processes and data; continually develops and improves internal controls to ensure compliance with all state and federal audit requirements.

Leads effort to continually improve processes and procedures to improve efficiencies and organizational outcomes while also preventing fraud.

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Minimum Qualifications

Required :

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting (or similar degree)
• Six years of progressively responsible accounting and fiscal management experience.

Preferred :

• Three years of experience supervising professional accounting staff.
• Related public sector leadership experience
• Certification as a public accountant (CPA).

Selection Process

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and / or additional assessments.

Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.

Note - Intermittent, Temporary, and PT positions less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits : (Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)

A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub at

• Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
• Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
• Life Insurance
• Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
• Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
• Long-Term Disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans
• On-Site Occupational Health Nurse
• Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs

Other great benefits available :

• Short-Term Disability
• Credit Union Membership
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Minnesota Benefit Association
• Vision Plan
• Scott County Employees Association
• Spirit of Scott
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Training Opportunities

Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy!

Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being.

The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.

Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards.

These buckets include physical health, workplace social / belonging, work / life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.

Please select your highest level of completed education :

• 1 or more but less than 2 yrs college or technical school
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

How many years of accounting and fiscal management experience do you have?

• No Experience
• 2 or more years, but less than 3
• 3 or more years, but less than 4
• 4 or more years, but less than 5
• 5 or more years, but less than 6
• 6 or more years, but less than 7
• 7 or more years, but less than 8
• 8 or more years, but less than 9
• 9 or more years, but less than 10
• 10 or more years but less than 12
• 12 years or more

Please select the answer that best describes your experience supervising or leading a team.

• No experience
• 12-23 months
• 24-35 months
• 36 months or more

Do you have related public sector leadership experience?

Do you possess a current CPA certification?

Do you have a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities?

Required Question