Accounting Specialist

Summary

Hennepin County is the largest county government organization in Minnesota, and they are seeking an Accounting Specialist to join the Homelessness Prevention Payments Team. This role involves processing financial assistance requests to help prevent evictions and ensure accurate and timely payment submissions to property owners.

Responsibilities

• Review, enter, and/or approve payment requests in payment systems for rent assistance for residents, support batch pulls, and respond to requestors to ensure timely and accurate payment processing
• Maintain and update unreconciled checks reports, follow through on outstanding items, and upload check information into payments database
• Add and verify new vendors in payments systems, collaborate with internal partners, update payment records when funds are returned to the county, and support vendor financial and tax processes
• Prepare payment-related reports, update and present payment information at relevant meetings, and respond to staff and partner questions regarding payments and financial workflows
• Contact property owners regarding payments that need to be reissued or canceled

Skills

• One of the following: Three years or more of experience in maintaining financial records
• One of the following: Three years or more of post-secondary education in areas related to business or accounting
• Experience working within a human services organization or program
• Experience using computer programs and/or databases such as PeopleSoft to perform data entry where accuracy is essential
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and/or similar database and spreadsheet applications to create pivot tables and develop charts to sort and organize data
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word)
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately
• Ability to take initiative in solving problems and using sound judgement when problems arise
• Ability to read, understand, and follow complex instructions
• Ability to be detail oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and work in a team environment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• One of the following: Three years or more of experience in maintaining financial records
• One of the following: Three years or more of post-secondary education in areas related to business or accounting

Nice to Haves

• Experience working within a human services organization or program
• Experience using computer programs and/or databases such as PeopleSoft to perform data entry where accuracy is essential
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and/or similar database and spreadsheet applications to create pivot tables and develop charts to sort and organize data
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word)
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately
• Ability to take initiative in solving problems and using sound judgement when problems arise
• Ability to read, understand, and follow complex instructions
• Ability to be detail oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and work in a team environment

Benefits

• Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus.
• This is a limited duration (temporary) full-time, benefit-earning position expected to last up to one year.
• Our employees receive a combination of generous 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.