Salary: $35.30 - $46.30 Hourly
Location : Municipal Center / City Hall - 6700 Portland Ave S, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Finance
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

Nature of Work
HOURS

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision/procedural control, performs a combination of accounting and related administrative support duties involving specialized knowledge of financial records and account coding, inputting and accessing information in the City's accounting and information systems, and reconciling accounts; performs related work as required.
HIRING HOURLY WAGE RANGE
This position typically hires between $35.30 - S40.43/Hr.
Job Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Receives and reconciles daily cash reports and deposits from all City departments investigating and resolving any errors with individual departments.
• Posts daily receipt batches (cash, checks, ACHs, point of sale) from cash reports and prepares deposits.
• Reconciles monthly bank statement deposits with the general ledger; identifying discrepancies and prepares correcting journal entries as necessary.
• Establish accounts receivable accruals and record receipt activity.
• Respond to customer inquiries and liaison with MN DOR in administering lodging tax.
• Assist in the internal audit (and annual financial audit) of the liquor stores inventory by performing counts and maintaining store inventory worksheet.
• Performs cash audits of various departments, counting all the cash on hand and maintaining workpapers for annual financial audit.
• Assists in preparation of monthly and annual financial reports as needed.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Arithmetic and mathematics sufficient to compute the totals, averages and percentages of numerical data and to check or reconcile data.
• Accounting procedures sufficient to code, process and post accounting transactions for cash receipts and accounts receivable function.
• Basic accounting and business principles sufficient to monitor, collect and analyze data and implement minor procedural and transactional changes in fiscal operations.
• Office procedures, methods, equipment, a variety of office/financial software products, sufficient to input and access information in computer systems.
• Knowledge of basic governmental accounting principles.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of financial accounting software (J.D. Edwards or Oracle preferred).
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with the public, vendors and various City employees.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and explanations clearly, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to work independently, set priorities and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrates ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and maintain compliance with the Minnesota Data Practices Act, including exercising appropriate judgment in the release or presentation of information.

• Demonstrates ability to understand and respect the diversity of customers and co-workers, effectively communicating with individuals whose first language may be one other than English.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An Associate's degree in accounting, finance or closely related field and three (3) years of relevant accounting experience, OR
• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field and two (2) years of relevant accounting experience, OR
• A combination of more years of related experience and education may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strongly desire coursework in accounting.
• Work experience in accounting, preferably in the public sector.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICALDEMANDS

• Ability to sit, talk and listen for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Manipulate a keyboard for an extended period of time.

The City of Richfield, MN offers a complete and comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including:

• 100% employer paid Medical and Dental coverage for single enrollment, plus employer contribution to HSA
• Significant contribution towards spouse, child(ren), and family coverage
• Flexible Spending Account options
• 100% employer paid Short-Term Disability insurance
• 100% employer paid Long Term Disability insurance
• 100% employer paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Opportunity to request participation in our modified work schedule program (choose one regular day off every other week), depending on position
• Opportunity to request to participate in a flexible work schedule with remote work options, depending on position
• Wellness program which includes earning up to 8 hours of paid time off after participation in wellness activities throughout the year
• Vacation Leave and Personal Leave, with additional 12 Holidays per year
• Up to 10 days paid parental leave for either parent after the birth or adoption of a child
• Enrollment into a pension plan through PERA
• Voluntary enrollment into deferred compensation plans with a variety of partner agencies

01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

Do you meet the minimum education and experience qualifications for this position?

• Yes, I have an Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field and at least three (3) years of relevant accounting experience.
• Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field and at least two (2) years of relevant accounting experience.
• Yes, I have a combination of education and additional relevant accounting experience that is equivalent to one of the qualifications listed above.
• No, I do not meet any of the minimum qualifications listed above.

03

How many additional years of accounting or auditing experience over the minimum qualification do you have?

• The minimum amount
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

04

How much Year End and/or Month End Process experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

05

How much Cash Management experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

06

How much Financial Accounting software experience (any ERP including Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.) do you have?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

07

Do you have public sector experience?

• None
• State/Federal/County
• Municipalities
• Both

08

How many years of Microsoft Excel experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

09

Which Excel skills and functions are you proficient in using?
10

Please describe your experience with account analysis and reconciliations.
11

Please describe your experience with auditing. (Example: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report)
12

The City of Richfield awards veterans' preference points to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 197.447. Are you requesting Veteran's Preference Points for this position? If so, please select your Veterans status and assure you have attached a copy of your DD-214 and/or documentation verifying your service-connected disability rating if you are deemed a disabled veteran, as defined in state statute, to your application.

• Not Applicable
• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran

Required Question