Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Salary

$99,424.00 - $141,169.60 Annually

Location

Government Center, 3650 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026 June - Accounting Mgr

Department

Finance & Taxpayer Services

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

6/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

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General Definition of Work

Performs difficult advanced technical work providing overall management and reporting for County financial activities and support functions involving budgeting and finance, technology services, accounting, collections, contract management, and information systems functions. Work is performed independently in accordance with laws, statutes and professional standards that follow sound fiscal management principles under the limited direction of the Assistant Finance Director. Continuous supervision is exercised over assigned Finance Staff.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Administers and monitors County-wide financial operations to ensure adequate cash flow, budgeting and maximum funding opportunities.

• Uses independent judgment providing supervision and leadership to personnel under position's span of control; makes and participates in decisions on matters of hiring, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, promotion, discharge, assignment, reward, adjusting grievances or disciplining employees under position's span of control; sets goals and objectives for others to work towards and monitors performance; creates and maintains a positive work environment fostering effective performance of staff.

• Compiles data and oversees or prepares billings and invoices; supervises, assigns, and coordinates preparation and/or coding of payroll and benefits costs, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reconciliations. Provides direction to Finance staff in regard to billing and revenue issues and collaborates with other County staff.

• Compiles data and oversees or prepares annual County budget; supervises, assigns, and coordinates preparation and/or coding of budgeting costs, and reconciliations. Provides direction to Finance staff in regard to County budget issues and collaborates with other County staff.

• Performs thorough analysis of financial and budget statements, results, and trends; facilitates the gathering of relative financial and program data to project future revenues and expenditures including historical data, legislative changes, State projections and trends. Coordinates other financial reporting requirements.

• Manage and oversee County payroll processes, which includes auditing W-2's, timecard processes, benefit deductions any other payroll benefit and/or benefits.

• Oversees the tax, and unemployment reporting as required by State and Federal laws and regulations. Ensure payroll compliance with current government regulations by monitoring all changes to State and Federal law and regulations associated with PERA, IRS, Social Security Administration, workers compensation, and health care reform.

• Projects future County and department revenues and expenditures based on historical data, State projections, and trends.

• Analyzes, identifies, and implements solutions to resolve accounting and collection problems; oversees general ledgers and prepares analysis of ledger accounts; oversees departmental budgets, compiles and analyzes cash flow data and disbursement estimates; prepares necessary journal entries and month-end closing procedures.

• Assists Departments with managing, assigning and coordinating audit contracts and prevailing wage rates of contractors and sub-contractors, segregates sources and uses of funds, reviews financial performance of contractors in relations to County and State Aid funding bids awarded or federal grants approved with assigned support staff.

• Manages the personnel projection, ensuring staffing levels are tied to existing approved staffing positions while adding and identifying newly requested positions.

• Manages and oversees all activities related to administration, maintenance and workflows surrounding information processed within the County ERP financial, budget system and HCM.

• Monitors and Manages the County's daily cash position, which includes daily cash management and forecasting activities.

• Oversees the preparation of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), budget book, and other financial reports as required. This includes Capital Asset Management processes.

• Assists with the development and assembling of the County budget; assists other County Departments and Divisions with preparation of budget and presentation to the County Board; monitors spending and cash flow and prepares monthly and year-to-date revenue and expenditure reports; monitors funding sources for current and future projects.

• Assists with coordinating accounting technology development and direction.

• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in accounting, or related field, and three years of experience in accounting with an emphasis in cost accounting, budgets, finance, and/or auditing, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in Governmental Cost Accounting and budgeting is preferred. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Special Requirements

Must be able to pass a background investigation.

HIPAA certifications within six months of employment

A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of, or ability to learn, government accounting and budgeting methods, principles and practices; knowledge of, or ability to learn, County government work flows and processes; knowledge of financial and accounting systems and programs used to support Department's financial function; knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply, laws and regulations related to County programs; knowledge of methods, procedures, and principles of public and business administration; knowledge of computer systems used to administer Department and County financial programs; knowledge of functions of other financial agencies; skill in the use of standard office equipment, including computer and software programs; leadership qualities with ability to motivate employees; analytical skills sufficient to analyze and interpret complex fiscal reports and identify and implement solutions to problems; verbal and written communication skills sufficient to effectively present information and respond to questions from a wide variety of audiences; reading comprehension skills sufficient to read and understand financial and audit documents; interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange and or convey information, receive work direction, and maintain effective working relationships; ability to maintains professional competence and stay abreast of trends and innovations; attend training, conferences and meetings and review relevant literature; ability to pay attention to detail and effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances; ability to perform all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices; ability to communicate courteously and professionally while maintaining positive working relationships with others when carrying out all job functions.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Wright County offers an exceptional benefit package including vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package is health, preventative dental and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (pension). For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, Click Here.

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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete all the following supplemental questions. I understand that I will only receive credit to responses that are supported in the information I provide in my employment application and that a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Please check the "yes" button if you have read and understand this.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid drivers license or can you provide evidence of equivalent mobility?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires a bachelors degree in accounting, or related field, and three years of experience in accounting with an emphasis in cost accounting, budgets, finance, and/or auditing, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Do you meet the minimum requirements of this position?

• Yes
• No

04

Briefly describe your education and experience that indicates you fulfill the listed minimum qualifications.

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List years of professional work experience supervising accounting staff (e.g., A/P, A/R, procurement, billing, financial reporting, payroll).

• I do not have this experience.
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience.

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Briefly describe your experience in supervising accounting staff (size of team, duration, etc.). (If no experience type NA).

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List years of professional experience performing work in accounts receivable, billing and/or payroll.

• I do not have this experience.
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience.

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Briefly describe your professional experience performing work in accounts receivable, billing and/or payroll. (If no experience type NA).

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List years of technical accounting work experience.

• I do not have this experience.
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience.

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Briefly describe your technical accounting experience as both individual contributor and/or managing technical accounting staff. (If no experience type NA).

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How many years of experience do you have working in governmental accounting?

• I do not have this experience.
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience,
• 5 or more years of relevant experience.

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Briefly describe your governmental accounting experience.. (If no experience type NA).

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How many years of project leadership do you have?

• I do not have this experience.
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience.

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Briefly describe your project leadership experience. (If no experience type NA).

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What experience do you have developing accounting policies, procedures and internal controls?

• I do not have this experience.
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience.

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Briefly describe your experience in developing accounting policies, procedures and internal controls? (If no experience type NA).

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Veterans preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans and are added to competitive exam results. Qualified veterans are eligible to receive 10 or 15 preference points subject to the provisions of MN Statutes 197.455. YOU MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR DD214 (Member Copy 4). Disabled veterans must also supply a letter from the USDVA verifying active duty disability. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veterans DD214 and a letter from the USDVA verifying the veterans disability or death certificate. Veterans applying for promotional exams may only claim veterans preference points if they have a service connected disability of 50% or more. The five points preference is only available when applying for the first promotion after securing employment with Wright County. All required documents must be received no later than the closing deadline for accepting your application. Are you applying for Veterans Preference points?

• No
• Yes - Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge - see MN Statute 197.447
• Yes - Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service connect disability of 10% or more
• Yes - Spouse of a veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service connected disability of 10% or more (the Veteran must also be qualified to apply for the position but their service connected disability restricts them from applying for or performing the job duties)
• Yes - Spouse of a deceased veteran who served on active duty 181 or more days, received an honorable discharge, had a service connected disability of 10% or more and was disabled at the time of death. You are ineligible if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran.
• Yes - Spouse of a deceased veteran. You are ineligible if you have remarried.
• Yes - Current employee with a 50% or more service connected disability rating applying for the first promotion after securing employment with Wright County.

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I understand that any falsified information, omissions of important facts, or misrepresentation of my job education or experience on either the application or during my interview may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may be considered justification for dismissal, if hired.

• Yes
• No

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Employer Wright County

Address 3650 Braddock Ave NE, Suite 3200

Buffalo, Minnesota, 55313

Phone 763-682-7378

Website http://www.wrightcountymn.gov