Accountant, Sixth Judicial District

Are you interested in a rewarding career in finance? 

Do you have the desire to provide public service through your analytical and organizational skills?

Join the Sixth Judicial District as an Accountant! The Sixth Judicial District seeks to fill a full-time Accountant position performing accounting and related clerical work involving the coordination, preparation, and maintenance of court fiscal, budgetary, grant, and financial records and reports.

Position may function as fiscal coordinator and focus in areas such as cash flow, budgeting and purchasing, contracts, payroll, or grants coordination. Duties may include responsibility for developing and maintaining financial information systems; analyzing and interpreting fiscal data to provide reports and recommendations; and oversight of financial transactions. Makes recommendations regarding financial policies and procedures. Work also includes providing guidance, consultation, and accounting expertise in areas of specialization.

Work will be generally performed at the Sixth Judicial District Office, located at 227 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN. Typical hours for this position are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Flexible working arrangements (non-traditional hours) are available upon agreement. A hybrid working environment is also available upon agreement, which includes both working from the office and from home. When working remotely, access to reliable internet connection is required.

The anticipated starting hourly rate for this position is no less than $29.13 for external hires, with a full future earning potential of $29.13-45.22 per hour. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of MN employee benefits.

What You Will Do

The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position:

• Assist in the development and preparation of budgets and spending plans to meet objectives and fiscal requirements by generating and analyzing fiscal data; exercise financial control over expenditures and receipts; discuss identified problems with supervisor; and adjust the budget, if necessary.
• Coordinate activities of a specialized accounting unit to maintain proper control and uniformity. Ensure procedures are established and maintained by evaluating budget activities and expenditures; reconcile department records with statewide accounting reports; analyze and monitor changes in operational trends and make recommendations based on those trends; maintain a set of control accounts to verify accuracy of transaction records.
• Monitor departmental and/or activity cash flow to ensure adequate operating balances by identifying excesses or deficiencies of funds, and/or other problems; analyze disbursement trends; and recommend and implement accounting procedures to maintain proper balances.
• Ensure purchases conform to federal, state, and departmental requirements, and are properly reflected in the accounting system by analyzing and interpreting applicable federal and/or state laws and department policies. Develop, recommend, and implement internal procurement procedures; review expenditures for accuracy and timeliness; and advise program and activity managers of concerns and/or problems.
• Assist management and/or higher-level accounting personnel to resolve a variety of complex fiscal problems or questions by answering questions relating to fiscal policies and procedures; gathering information for special reports or inquiries; analyzing and interpreting financial data; and recommending alternative solutions.
• Compile and interpret fiscal data to assist in federal, legislative, and/or internal audits by serving as liaison for auditors, responding to informational inquiries; and developing worksheets and supporting financial schedules.
• Assist in the development and renewal of federal grants and cooperating agreements to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet department and activity needs by reviewing requests for compliance with federal and state laws and department policies; analyzing and interpreting fiscal data; and monitoring cash flow.
• Provide guidance and direction to co-workers, in accordance with established workflow/assignment requirements; to assist supervisory staff in the timely accomplishment of the assigned workload, by reviewing staff workloads to ensure fair distribution and efficiency; and identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Monitor and communicate on the work performance of co-workers to determine conformity to established timetables and quality standards and to document and communicate employee production levels and training needs by applying organizational guidelines and objectives, and appropriate union contract provisions, rules, and regulations. Train co-workers, as directed, in specific task and job practices and procedures to improve and maintain performance levels by communicating timetables and quality standards for tasks; and providing instruction on policies and procedures as needed.

What You Must Have

The Minnesota Judicial Branch recognizes the diverse set of skills, strengths, and attributes that an individual may bring into a role. If you have any combination of the experience, training, and education required for this position, apply today!

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field and some experience in accounting or finance. Public sector experience is preferred. May substitute an associate degree in accounting or a related field, plus considerable public sector accounting experience.

What You Will Bring

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices sufficient to apply them to specialized accounting activities.
• Knowledge of budget terminology and principles sufficient to assist in preparing a department, division, or agency budget.
• Knowledge of statewide accounting (or comparable) system sufficient to compile, analyze, and interpret fiscal information for use by management.
• Knowledge of auditing principles and procedures sufficient to provide information to assist in the audit of a division or agency.
• Knowledge of federal grants procedures and policies sufficient to assist in the development, reporting and renewal of department funding grants.
• Ability to use office machines and equipment such as computers and other data processing equipment to gather and compile data.
• Ability to analyze and interpret federal and/or state laws and department policies.
• Ability to interpret and analyze fiscal reports and records.
• Ability to develop and implement new procedures to resolve problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, other staff, and auditors.
• Ability to provide work direction to co-workers and monitor and report on work performance.
• Ability to perform within a team and to build effective relationships both in person and remotely.

Working Conditions 

Work is performed primarily in an office setting and is essentially sedentary/computer based. 

Supplemental Information

The Sixth Judicial District serves Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, including the counties of Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties (Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia).

Logistics

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) non-exempt position classified as Accountant I within the Minnesota Judicial Branch job classification system.

This position is posted for internal and external application simultaneously.

• Internal/bidding deadline: December 2, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
• External application: Initial review will begin after December 2.
• Interviews are anticipated to be held December 9.
• Position will remain open until filled.

The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you.

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of our background check processes. If you have questions about this position, please contact Human Resources at 6thHR@courts.state.mn.us.

About Us

Why Work for Us?

Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB.​ We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and value diversity in professional background and cultural characteristics. We are intentional and mindful about the organizational culture we are building, seeking broad-minded individuals with robust capabilities who value supporting one another’s growth. ​

Employee Benefits

The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family’s wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more at Employee Benefits - Careers at the Minnesota Judicial Branch Careers. Minnesota Judicial Branch employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service. You can learn more about this program from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the office of Federal Student Aid.

Equal Employment Opportunity

​It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting Human Resources at 6thHR@courts.state.mn.us. The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the​ policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding​ recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of​ employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color,​ creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard​ to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights​ commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We value and encourage​ applicants from diverse backgrounds.​

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