Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Financial Reporting

Location:

City Hall, 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk River, MN 55330, USA

Are you an accounting professional looking for a career with great pay and excellent benefits? The City of Elk River is seeking candidates for the Accountant position. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and just three years of experience. Benefits include pension, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, comprehensive insurance, half‑day Fridays in the summer, and a great team of coworkers.

Government accounting experience is a plus.

Starting salary is $88,913.

Apply online by March 23, 2026.

Position Summary

The Accountant performs complex accounting and financial tasks, assists in maintaining and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the city’s financial records, and performs other finance duties as directed by the Finance Manager.

• Performs cash receipting.
• Processes daily cash receipts from all cash collection areas.
• Receives and posts payments to accounts receivable and loan accounts.
• Maintains, monitors, and reconciles schedules of various receipt transactions (liquor sales, micro loans, lockouts, etc.).
• Performs accounts receivable duties.
• Processes documentation and generates invoices for accounts receivable billings.
• Maintains and monitors accounts receivable and follows up with delinquent accounts.
• Reconciles accounts receivable subsidiary ledger to general ledger.
• Reconciles bank statements on a monthly basis.
• Reviews and reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Prepares journal entries to ensure the financial records are accurate.
• Maintains and reconciles escrow accounts for development and planning related items; provides monthly escrow reports to Planning Division.
• Certifies special assessments to county and reconciles special assessment balances.
• Conducts special assessment searches and maintains accurate up-to-date special assessment records.
• Assists with the annual audit and preparation of audit work papers.
• Assists in the preparation of financial and budget reports.
• Maintains capital assets by recording acquisition and disposal of capital assets based on the capital asset policy; calculates annual depreciation and generates reports as requested.
• Assists in identifying areas for improvement and implementing improvements to processes.
• Serves as back‑up for accounts payable and payroll.
• Performs other essential job duties.
• Maintains regular and timely work attendance.
• Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training.
• Assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with a computerized accounting system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to accurately process transactions and be detail oriented.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Three years of accounting experience.

• Government accounting experience.
• Additional training or education in governmental/fund accounting.

Work involves occasional lifting up to 40 lbs, standing and walking for extended periods, and operating computer equipment. Occasional bending, stooping, and twisting may be required.

Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day) are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Friday. Hours outside of normal working hours may be required to meet the requirements of the position.

2026 starting pay is $88,913 on an annual basis. Full salary range is $88,913 to $104,603.

The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.