Metropolitan Council Looking for Sr Acct Specialist-MT AP (Hybrid) at Minneapolis, MN  Full Time

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is one of the country’s largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides ridership through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
The Senior Account Specialist-MT AP processes invoices, requisitions and other sources for payment in a timely manner. Provides general accounting assistance to Metro Transit Finance department through the recording, summarizing and reporting of financial data. Verifies account coding, resolves issues and prepares information for journal entries. Performs other accounts payable duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate’s permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

• Review invoices for correct pricing and quantity, by line item, using related Purchase Order.
• Enter invoices for payment after verification of approval signatures, prices, account numbers, sales tax and status.
• Enter and pay requisitions after verification of approval signatures, prices, account numbers, sales tax and status.
• Verify all invoice price, quantity and freight issues by working directly with purchasing, receiving as well as vendors.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding invoices and requisitions.
• Process invoices and requisitions breaking them down by GL account invalid>
• Make sales tax adjustments to invoices prior to payments and communicates to the vendor.
• Notify vendors(suppliers) of any sales tax exemptions.
• Ensure the accounts Payable system issues payments by due dates.
• Responsible for taking advantage of Metro Transit’s right to any discount by taking any early payment discounts made available.
• Reconcile various bank accounts and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:
High School Diploma/GED AND five (5) years of full-time accounting office environment (e.g. recording, classifying and summarizing of business transactions into asset, liability, capital revenue or expense accounts utilizing debits and credits). At least one year must be relevant accounts payable full-time experience including automated accounts payable system, and/or relevant accounts receivable experience including contract billing and performing in-depth account analysis and account reconciliation at the General Ledger and Account Receivable level.

OR

Associate of Arts degree in Accounting AND three (3) years of accounting office environment full-time experience (e.g. recording, classifying and summarizing of business transactions into asset, liability, capital revenue or expense accounts utilizing debits and credits). At least one year must be relevant accounts payable full-time experience including automated accounts payable system, and/or relevant accounts receivable experience including contract billing and performing in-depth account analysis and account reconciliation at the General Ledger and Account Receivable level.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (Desired Qualifications):

• Experience working in an equitable, positive and respectful work environment that values diversity among all employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and economic and accounting principles, practices and procedures related to Accounts Payable and inventory.
• Knowledge of invoice processing and discrepancy resolution.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial system or similar.
• Skilled in problem solving; the use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Skilled at managing multiple tasks concurrently; prioritize without direct supervision and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Skilled at providing basic client services to the public and other agencies within the organization; requires tact, courtesy and cooperation in dealings with others where the primary purpose is the exchange of information.
• Skilled in Word processing, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Ability to perform in-depth thorough account analysis and account reconciliation at the General Ledger and Accounts Payable level; assuring accuracy of financial statement information and of vendor account information.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to perform data key with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, administrative policies, computer software and application manuals, department guidelines and operational procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with customers or clients.

Union/Grade: Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) / Grade 58
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting.

What steps the recruitment process involves:
1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you’re applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email .