The Hennepin County Library is hiring a Principal Accountant to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in diverse communities, build upon your existing financial accounting skills in a fast-paced environment, and be a part of a department with the mission to strengthen communities by improving access to resources for individuals and families. Location and hours:This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with flexibility in hours. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. About the position type:This is a full-time, benefit-earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible. This position is internally classified as an Accountant, Principal. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will:Work with county departments, government agencies, external auditors, or vendors to provide leadership or coordinate efforts to complete accounting related tasks and resolve problems and issues. Plan, lead, and participate in special projects and assist department staff in matters relating to accounting, cash management, and other financial management topics. Verify compliance with processes, procedures, and the accuracy of complex accounting and other financial information. Prepare, analyze, approve, and reconcile complex and specialized journal entries, financial transactions, cash management, or reconciliations. Supervise and review the work of employees engaged in accounting, budget planning, and forecasting activities; may hire, train, and evaluate staff. Supervise a complex segment or sub-system of a financial reporting system, including updating, analyzing, and monitoring various information systems within divisions/sections. Plan, conduct, and/or supervise complex accounting and information systems, and/or audits. Need to have:One of the following:Eight years or more of experience as an accountant or auditor, two of which are in a functional area of accounting, auditing, or financial management related to the position. Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration with an emphasis in accounting or other specialty area related to the position and four years of experience as an accountant or auditor, two of which are in a functional area of accounting, auditing, or financial management related to the position. Nice to have:Experience with:Financial reporting and analysis for assigned budget areas, including budget preparation, forecasting and budget reporting. Purchase card approvals, working with cash management systems, labor tracking, and grant and program analysis and reporting. Library financial management. Supervising accounting staff. Evaluating difficult accounting problems; analyzing and interpreting complex accounting records. Knowledge of:Accounting principles, theories, and procedures. Auditing standards and procedures. Federal/state compliance requirements. Financial applications including, Microsoft Excel and Word, and accounting system/audit management software. Ability to:Adapt accounting procedures to a variety of situations; prepare or supervise the preparation of complex financial reports. Plan, assign and supervise the work of a staff engaged in routine or complex accounting/auditing activities. Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of management. Establish positive working relationships with staff, clients, vendors, and the public. Understand and follow complex written and verbal instructions. Skill in using personal computer applications for financial/mathematical calculations. About the department:Our mission is to inspire, facilitate and celebrate lifelong learning. Shaped by the information needs and aspirations of our residents, we envision the library as a shared space for enrichment and connection. Library services are an important part of thriving and interconnected communities. We believe that every Hennepin County resident should have a library card and use it regularly. About Hennepin County:Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Watch this video for application best practices and tips.