Payroll and Grants Accountant

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Working Title:

Payroll and Grants Accountant

Institution:

North Hennepin Community College

Classification Title:

Accounting Officer

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Brooklyn Park

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to assist with completing the weekly accounting functions associated with employee payroll and expense reimbursement. Highly technical reconciliation skills and extensive knowledge of payroll accounting practices must be used to ensure that all the college's payroll transactions and reimbursements are accurately processed in a timely manner. The position will also complete financial activities for grant recording.

Salary Range

$23.63 - $34.18 Hourly

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of professional accounting experience in public service or a higher education environment. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for 12 months of experience, and an Associate's degree may substitute for 6 months.

• Two years of the required experience must include completing complex account reconciliations.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to apply logic and sound professional judgement in situations.

• Technical knowledge of business systems to understand the interrelationships of data within various modules.

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information records and reports; locate errors; and recommend solutions to procedural and other fiscal problems.

Preferred Qualification 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management or related field.

• Advanced skill level using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook), Internet, and web-based systems.

• Demonstrated ability to manipulate and analyze large amounts of data.

• Experience working in a higher education environment.

• Experience with Minnesota Management and Budget's SEMA4 system

• Experience with the Workday system

Other Requirements

Work Shift

Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

Telework

Yes - Two days per week, depending on the department's needs.

About

Why Choose NHCC?

Choose to work at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC), and you will be joining a vibrant and diverse professional community that believes in the power of education to change lives. NHCC welcomes its students and values its employees.

NHCC has a rich tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. Founded in 1966, the college is a respected, thriving comprehensive community college with a strong history of liberal arts education and career programs. NHCC is one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the state of Minnesota. NHCC is a member of Minnesota State which is the fourth-largest system of state colleges and universities in the United States and the largest in the state with 26 colleges, 7 universities and 54 campuses. Offering more than 70 academic programs to over 7,000 students NHCC prepares students to transfer or for immediate entry into the workforce. The thriving campus is also home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations supporting a largely part-time student body with co-curricular and recreational activities.

Join our NHCC community and help us create opportunities for students to reach their academic goals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, e