Accountant - DOE

Accounting PositionUnder limited supervision, this position performs a variety of accounting functions and tasks, including maintaining and posting entries to the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, and working with the utility billing system. Those functions include compiling, preparing, and maintaining financial data and records, and ensuring that all financial data is recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and consistent with established policies and procedures.Job Duties or Essential FunctionsThe essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:Establishes and maintains general ledger, fixed assets, work-in-progress, and work order records; and assists in the preparation of financial statements and reports, as well as with external audits.Completes general accounting activities, including maintenance of general ledgers, analysis of financial schedules, review of payroll records, and works with the billing system.Establishes, processes, and maintains payroll information, records, and reports.Serves as backup for payroll-related processes, such as verifying timecards, updating payroll records, processing payroll, and calculating payments to payroll vendors using knowledge of payroll processing and associated reporting requirements.Assists with the coordination, organization, and preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts.Ensures compliance with Minnesota government data practices with respect to Moorhead Public Service data, especially financial and payroll.Prepares information utilized for the collective bargaining process.Compiles, analyzes, and interprets data to enable Moorhead Public Service management staff to make intelligent decisions and take responsible actions.Assists with maintaining the internal audit control system to comply with generally accepted accounting principles.Assists with the following treasury management functions:Supervision of daily cash management.Planning and obtaining of short- and long-term financing.Planning and directing the use and investment of the organization's monetary assets.Coordinates updates for Microsoft Great Plains financials.Performs other duties as requested.CompetenciesTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be competent in the following areas:Kindness and Understanding. Must be able to exhibit kindness and understanding and be fair-minded and reasonable. Must be approachable and exhibit good judgment when handling personal issues. Must be confidential and protect the privacy of all employees.Analytical. Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Designs workflows and procedures.Problem Solving. Must be able to handle problems of the job on a regular basis. Employees may be involved in situations where conflict occurs between employees, customers, or other parties. Regardless of the problems that may arise, the individual must be able to resolve them effectively.Results. Able to articulate and drive the need for timely, high-quality results. Motivates by personal example of hard work and is dedicated to results. Internally driven to achieve high personal standards. Institutes systems to monitor progress and ensure sustainable results. Anticipates, diagnoses, and works through roadblocks. Continually seeks to improve work results and methods.Leadership. Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Inspires respect and trust. Accepts feedback from others. Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. Gives appropriate recognition to others. Displays passion and optimism. Mobilizes others to fulfill their vision.Minimum QualificationsTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience, and training required.Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting.Experience: Three (3) years of accounting experience with general accounting activities, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and payroll.Training, Certificates, Licenses, and Other Requirements · Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or ability to obtain CPA designation.Leadership qualities consistent with MPS' Culture Values – be engaged, be respectful, be positive, be a team player, and be appreciative of others.Desired QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience, and training preferred in order to exceptionally perform all of the functions of this position.Experience: Five (5) years of utility accounting experience with general accounting activities, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and payroll.ComplexityWhile performing the normal duties of this job, there are related steps, processes, and methods that require this position to recognize clear differences in a variety of situations.ResponsibilitySupervision Limited supervision is provided while performing the normal duties of this job. This position exhibits minimal supervisory responsibilities and may coordinate work with other individuals as a team member.Impact: While performing the normal duties of this job, this position's work product or services affect the accuracy, reliability, or acceptability of further processes or services.Required Physical Abilities and Work ConditionsThe physical demands and work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, this position:May occasionally bend/stoop, crouch, reach above shoulder level, stand, walk, lift up to 25 lbs., carry up to 15 lbs., and feel; frequently talk, hear, and use repetitive motions; and continuously sit and finger/enter data/keystroke.Will use close vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, and peripheral vision.Will use their right hand and left hand for simple handling or grasping, firm handling or grasping, and fine handling or manipulation.Work Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, this position will experience exposure to inside environmental conditions.Wage and Application InformationThe 2026 salary range for this position is between $82,222 and $126,485 annually. The starting salary will depend on experience and education. Excellent health insurance and benefits package.Anyone interested in applying for a position at Moorhead Public Service (MPS) must complete an official MPS Application for Employment to be considered. Applications are available at (OR CLICK ON THE ''APPLY'' BUTTON) or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io, Option 4.Upon completion of an MPS Application for Employment, you can submit the application in one of three ways:Print and mail to: Moorhead Public Service c/o Employment Opportunities P. O. Box 779 Moorhead, MN 56561-0779Scan and e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io. If you do not receive immediate confirmation that we received your e-mail (via an automated message), please call View phone number on click.appcast.io, Option 4, to confirm receipt of your e-mail.Print and deliver to MPS' Business Office located at 2901 South Frontage Road, Suite 2, Moorhead. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, excluding holidays.Closing date: Friday, November 13, 2026. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job notice should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive responsibilities of the position. Other duties may be required by the supervisor. The job notice does not constitute an employment contract between the employer and the employee. It is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.