SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Mower County is looking for a Senior Accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Public Administration and a minimum of three years public sector accounting experience or four years of private sector experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Certified Public Accountant is highly preferred. The 2017 Annual Gross Salary is: $56,069 – $77,376 depending on qualifications.

The Senior Accountant performs a variety of mid-high level finance and accounting duties with a moderate level of decision-making. Responsibilities include county wide knowledge of financial activity, records, policies and procedures. This position plays an active role in county finance operations, preparation of financial statement information, budgets along with maintenance and understanding of the county wide capital asset system. This position is involved in all aspects of the departmental operations, will provide mentoring of accounting staff and to other departments within the county as it relates to accounting procedures.

Mower County offers full-time employees an excellent benefit package including health, life, disability, retirement, and paid time off.

Application, supplemental questions and a complete job description detailing the position are available at www.co.mower.mn.us or at Mower County Human Resources, 201 1st Street NE, Suite 12, Lower Level, Austin, MN  55912 (507-437-9533). Resumes will not be accepted in place of application forms. Include supplemental questions form with application. Open until filled. Qualified applications received by November 20, 2017 will receive priority consideration for interviews.

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