Job Class: Senior Accountant and Accountant/Financial Analyst (FT)

Job Class: Senior Accountant and Accountant/Financial Analyst (FT)

Salary

Location

City Hall, 5200 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN

Job Type

Regular Full-Time Benefit Eligible (40 Hours)

Job Number

2026-00105-ML

Department

Finance

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

Vacancies

2

Address

City Hall, 5200 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN

Posting Type

Open to the public

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Position Summary

The City of Brooklyn Park is seeking to hire one Accountant/Financial Analyst and one Senior Accountant.

The Finance Department is committed to providing quality support services to other departments of the city and excellent customer service to residents and various customer groups. In addition, the department is committed to the goal of being good stewards of the Citys financial resources.

• Senior Accountant ($38.84-$52.54) is responsible for professional and highly technical accounting and analysis duties. This includes crucial duties in financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management. They also provide vital assistance and guidance in established accounting policies and procedures. A key aspect of this role is ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the citys reporting and budgeting functions, as well as safeguarding the citys financial assets. This senior-level position is also responsible for leading, managing, and directing finance staff to include training, motivation, program/project and work performance evaluation and review.
• Accountant ($37.83-$48.61) is primarily responsible for supporting and assisting with management of all aspects of the Citys General Finance System Information. This includes reconciliations, account analysis, preparation of journal entries; assisting with audit process and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); and serving on the finance budget team working with various assigned areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accountant/Financial Analyst

• Perform account analysis and prepare account reconciliations and journal entries for assigned areas. This involves reviewing all AP/AR/Payroll/GL entries for accuracy.
• Prepare audit work papers and assist with the audit process and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) development.
• Review and approve Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions validating that they are in compliance with purchasing policies, City policies and within budget parameters.
• Assist departments with analysis and development of Capital Improvement Projects and Capital Equipment Projects.
• Serve on Finance Budget Team, schedule meetings with assigned areas, follow through on budget questions, and prepare budget summaries.
• Assist departments with finance/budget/ accounting questions.
• Lead meetings to discuss project or grant information, maintains appropriate documentation and prepares reports.
• Prepare and file financial and budget reports to the Office of the State Auditor and other state and federal agencies as assigned.
• Budget preparation and financial reporting for the citys capital improvement plan and capital equipment plan.
• Record, track and maintain data for the Capital Asset System in accordance with City policy.
• Analyze and prepare the budget for the Citys internal service charges for buildings, equipment, vehicles, loss control and Information Technology Services.
• Provide accounting services such as bank reconciliation, project set up, run reports, track project expenditures, and support grant management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Senior Accountant

• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Perform account analysis and prepare account reconciliations and journal entries for assigned areas.

• Review credit card and bank reconciliations for the City.

• Set up projects and run project reports, track project expenditures.

• Prepare quarterly reports and variance analysis for council.

• Prepare arbitrage reports.

• Reconcile, troubleshoot, and communicate with residents and customers, both outside and inside the city.

• Prepare audit work papers and assist with the audit process. Serves as liaison with auditors and City staff.

• Prepare and file reports to the Office of the State Auditor and other state and federal agencies as assigned.

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly accounting functions.

• Assist in the development and preparation of the city budget, serve on finance budget team, schedule meetings with assigned areas, follow through on budget questions, and prepare budget summaries. This includes preparing preliminary budget reports for council and attending council meetings.

• Monitor budgets and assist other departments with finance/budget/ accounting questions.

• Prepare the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the Capital Equipment Plan (CEP) for the City. This includes the preparation for council presentations and creating books to publish.

• Record, track, and maintain data for the Capital Asset System in accordance with City policy.

• Mentor, train, supervise and assign duties to Finance staff as directed.

• Conducts special projects as assigned by the Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director.

• Attend meetings and assist with the Budget Advisory Commission.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Accountant/Financial Analyst

Education

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field.

Experience

Three (3) years of accounting or finance experience or equivalent combination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to accurately perform financial analysis and reconciliations.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy,
• Knowledge of government and generally accepted accounting principles, practices, procedures and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in bookkeeping and accounting.
• General knowledge of relevant IRS rules and Minnesota sales tax laws.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral forms.
• Strong customer service orientation; ability to create effective working relationships with a variety of people and maintain a positive professional manner while resolving customer issues,
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved.
• Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies and precedents using moderate analytical ability to adapt methods to fit facts and conditions.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills with attention to detail and follow up.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, ability to develop alternatives and make prompt decision under constraints,
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.

Desired Qualifications

• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience with municipal budgets, Annual reports, Reports Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GASB.
• Two years of experience with municipal government finance.
• Previous grant management experience.
• Previous experience with tax settlements, reconciliations, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and special assessments.
• Previous experience preparing and or coordinating the ACFR.
• Previous experience with finance computer applications.
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Lao, Russian, Somali or Vietnamese language(s).

Senior Accountant

Education

Bachelors degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Experience

Five (5) years of experience, preferably with municipal government finance.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of government and generally accepted accounting principles, practices, procedures, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in bookkeeping and accounting.
• General knowledge of relevant IRS rules and Minnesota sales tax laws.
• Ability to do administrative and accounting work of considerable difficulty, including composing memorandums, tables, spreadsheets, procedures, etc.
• Ability to provide optimal customer service with internal and external partners.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or verbal form.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills with attention to detail and follow up.
• Strong customer service orientation; ability to create effective working relationships with a variety of people and maintain a positive professional manner while resolving customer issues.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved.
• Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies and precedents using moderate analytical ability to adapt methods to fit facts and conditions.
• Demonstrated experience with budgets, preferably municipal budgets (e.g., Reports, GAAP and GASB).
• Ability to accurately perform financial analysis and reconciliations.
• Effective in managing and developing a high-performing team to meet project deadlines.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Excel to include pivot tables, linking, and formulas.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills, ability to develop alternatives and make prompt decision under constraints.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision; must set goals and priorities and work efficiently to accomplish critical objectives.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city's strategic objectives for advancing racial equity.
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Plans and schedules completion of work accountabilities in order of priority, making the most effective use of time.
• Previous experience with computer applications, preferably New World applications.
• Previous experience working with Asset Management, Capital Projects and Capital Equipment.
• Previous experience working on creating financial models, including rate models.
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Lao, Russian, Somali or Vietnamese language(s).

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.

• Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City's Alternative Work Arrangement policy.
• Monday - Friday, normal office hours. May require extended work hours to complete projects and/or attend evening meetings on occasion. Some travel occasionally to other locations.
• The Accountant/Financial Analyst is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime whereas the Senior Accountant position is an exempt position.
• Work is performed in the office. Headaches, eyestrain, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury in the office.
• Work is light duty and sedentary with ability to lift, carry or push up to 20 pounds. Extensive keyboarding may put incumbent at risk for repetitive motion injury or eyestrain.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Selection Process & Testing

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 85,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 64 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at HumanResources@brooklynpark.org.

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval

Health Insurance:

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.

01

Which level best describes your highest level of education in accounting, finance or a related field?

• No degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree of higher
• Degree in an unrelated field

02

Which level best describes your progressively responsible years of experience in the field of accounting or finance?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

How many years of experience do you have in municipal government finance?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

04

Do you have an ADVANCED level of proficiency in Excel to include pivot tables, linking and formulas?

• Yes
• No
• No, Intermediate level
• No, Basic level proficiency

05

Do you have previous experience with GAAP, GASB, ACFR and municipal budgets?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have previous experience performing account analysis and reconciliations?

• Yes
• No

07

Which level best describes your previous experience developing and monitoring budgets?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• More than 10 years

08

Which level best describes your previous experience with grant funding?

• No experience
• Less than 1 years
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 4 years
• 5 years or more

09

Which level best describes your previous supervisory experience?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

10

What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?

• Current Brooklyn Park Resident
• Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
• Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
• BrookLynk alumni
• None apply

11

Please indicate which position you are interested in and meet the minimum qualifications for:

• Accountant/Financial Analyst
• Senior Accountant
• Both. I would like to be considered for both positions.

Required Question

Employer City of Brooklyn Park

Address 5200 85th Avenue N

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443

Phone 763-493-8016

Website http://www.brooklynpark.org