Salary : $97,843.20 - $136,968.00 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-02195
Department: Office of Financial Services
Opening Date: 11/10/2026
Closing Date: 12/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
About the PositionThe Office of Financial Services is hiring an Accountant IV to perform highly responsible professional accounting work involving the planning, organizing and supervising departmental accounting functions within the unit.
Here's what you can expect to do:- Manage the City's preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in alignment with GAAP and GASB guidance.
- Supervise the maintenance of general ledgers, appropriation accounts and special fund accounts.
- Oversee, schedule, and plan work procedures and coordinate the receiving, disbursing, recording and reporting on funds.
- Interpret and analyze accounting and auditing reports and statements.
- Make budget recommendations to the department head; acts as advisor on financial and budgetary matters to the department head.
- Supervise the compiling, preparing and presenting of annual financial and operating reports.
- Design, update, and install new accounting systems and financial operations; make changes in accounting forms being used in department.
- Work with data processing personnel in implementing new systems.
- Prepare, supervise and analyze cost studies, financial surveys, audits and reports.
- Compile monthly estimates and statements to indicate trends and to control expenditures.
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Information Specific to this Position:This position is located at City Hall, Suite 110, and typically works Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30 pm.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Position RequirementsCollege graduation with a major in accounting or equivalent and six years' experience in accounting, at least two years of which must have been as an or equivalent. (No substitution for education.)
How to ApplyHOW TO APPLY- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
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1-855-524-5627.Learn more about our Hiring Process Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
GENERAL INFORMATION:Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening:This position requires a credit check and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information:Ellen Friedman at 651-266-6533
Email:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits - Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
Optional Benefits - Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and six years of accounting experience, at least two years of which must have been at the Accountant III level or equivalent?Accountant III-level work is defined as skilled professional accounting and auditing work involving the maintenance of complex departmental general funds and the preparation of financial reports.
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Which of the following do you have professional experience with? Check all that apply.
- Experience working with governmental accounting principles and standards (GASB)
- Preparing governmental financial statements and account reconciliations
- Coordinating and managing comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR) preparation, coordination, and project management
- Overseeing the General ledger and fund accounting
- Monitoring financial analysis, budgeting, and expenditure activities
- None of the above
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Based on your selections above, please describe your work related experience with each selection. Please include where you obtained this experience, your responsibilities, and length of experience with each selection. Type N/A if you selected none of the above.
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What Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or financial management systems you have used (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Tyler Technologies, Infor, or other systems) and briefly describe the functions or modules you have worked with.
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Describe your experience coordinating financial or accounting processes with individuals across departments or external partners. How have you established expectations, ensured accountability for accurate and timely work, and helped others understand and follow financial systems and procedures?
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
- City of Saint Paul website
- City of Saint Paul employee
- City of Saint Paul job interest card
- City of Saint Paul walk-in
- City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
- City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- LinkedIn
- Facebook
- X (formerly known as Twitter)
- Indeed.com website
- ZipRecruiter
- Pollen website
- MinnesotaWorks.net
- College or University
- Community organization
- Job fair
- Professional association
- Saint Paul Elevate Session
- People of Color Career Fair
- Other
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.
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