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Senior Fiscal Officer

Mille Lacs County Attorney's Office, Milaca, MN, United States


Job Overview

The Senior Fiscal Officer is responsible for the accounting functions of the assigned departments and countywide financial reporting and record‑keeping, and assists the CFO with monitoring compliance with financial policies and regulations.
Work Hours

Flexibility in workday start and end times.
Pay

2026 pay scale: $36.18–$47.33 per hour. Starting hiring range: $36.18–$38.21 per hour.
Essential Functions

Perform advanced accounting functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, accounts receivable, balancing, and financial reporting for assigned departments, providing oversight for accounts payable and inventory, in accordance with county and state rules, statutes, and professional standards.
Coordinate the bank reconciliation process and assist with county payroll functions and related financial reporting, serving as back‑up for payroll processing.
Oversee the daily balancing of county funds, including balancing county receipts to reports, posting daily cash receipts, creating daily bank deposits, monitoring bank balances, and maintaining a variety of financial worksheets.
Oversee accounts payable functions for the county, including reviewing invoices/claims for accuracy and adherence to policy, entering claims into the financial system, processing payments, issuing checks as approved, and preparing warrant reports for submission to the board.
Maintain and process 1099s; provide for the timely filing of local, state, and federal financial and grant reports as required.
Assist with the annual audit process, including review and development of related financial statements, publication, state reporting, and indirect cost plan development.
Ensure accounting processes meet standard audit requirements and are in conformance with GAAP, county policy, state statutes, and federal law; assist with implementing auditor recommendations and county‑wide financial policies; monitor compliance and make recommendations.
Maintain compliance and oversight for fund balances, grants, and special fund tracking; prepare special analysis, forecasts, and reports for the CFO and County Administrator to inform financial decision‑making.
Oversee the county‑wide fixed assets inventory control system; assist with the development and implementation of related policies, procedures, and record‑keeping.
Project future revenues and expenditures based on historical data, state projections, and trends; analyze, identify, and implement solutions to resolve accounting problems; provide input into the department budget; monitor spending and cash flow; prepare monthly and year‑to‑date revenue and expenditure reports to management.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business and four years of experience in general accounting and/or payroll, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successfully complete a criminal history background check.
Hold a valid Class D driver’s license.
Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on a review of training and experience. An online skills assessment may be required. Top candidates will be invited to participate in oral interviews.
Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account options are available, as well as a range of insurance programs. Employees may contribute to health savings accounts within IRS limits. Detailed information will be provided upon offer of employment.

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