Accountant III

Full Job Description

The City of Saint Paul Regional Water Services is seeking a skilled and experienced Accountant III to join our Finance team.

This position plays a key leadership role in overseeing core accounting operations, including Accounts Payable and Payroll functions, while ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with governmental accounting standards, and effective stewardship of public resources.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, strong leadership experience, and a background in capital asset management—preferably within a governmental or utility environment.

This position works closely with internal departments, supports capital projects, and helps maintain strong internal controls across financial operations.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Provide leadership to Accounts Payable support staff, including workflow oversight, training, and performance guidance.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable function to ensure timely, accurate processing of invoices, vendor payments, and compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Support Payroll staff and payroll operations, ensuring accurate payroll processing, reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and labor agreements.
• Perform and oversee complex accounting activities in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Support annual financial reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in developing, updating, and implementing accounting policies and procedures, including capital asset policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Support a collaborative, mission-driven environment supporting essential public services.
• Opportunity for continued professional growth in governmental and utility accounting.

For more information and essential functions, see our job description.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals.

At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve.

Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.

We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field to include 24 quarter credits or equivalent semester credits in accounting courses and five years of experience in accounting, at least two years of which must have been as an Accountant II or equivalent.

(No substitution for education.)

Qualifications

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A resume
   • A legible copy of your transcript (unofficial is acceptable)

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Additional Information

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a credit check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email: danni.smith@stpaul.gov

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.