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Location
Minneapolis, MN | United States
Job description
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Position Summary
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is seeking to hire a full-time provisional Accounting Specialist to support the Finance Department. This role is anticipated for more than six months. Responsibilities include performs accounts payable and payroll duties and provide additional support to our finance staff. This position will be required to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
The Ideal Candidate – The ideal candidate will have experience processing accounts payable using computerized accounting system and familiar with payroll processes.
Status: Full-time Provisional - Provisional status employees participate in the Public Employee Retirement Association pension fund and will earn safe and sick leave but are not eligible for any other benefits. Positions are considered provisional when the anticipated length of assignment is greater than 6 months.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Randa Hamid at [email protected] or 612.713.8726. Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024.
MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, nationality, or disability.
Position Description
JOB DUTIES
Process Accounts Payable Vendor Payments
- Review payment documents for accuracy and completeness
- Input/data entry into enterprise system
- Create approval documents for invoice approval process
- Research invoice/vendor questions/problems and resolve in a timely and professional manner
- Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and review vendor statements
- Backup for printing checks and registers, and preparing ACH and Positive Pay files for transmission to the bank
- Assist to distribute and mail checks
- File vendor payment documentation
Bi -weekly Payroll Processing - Assist payroll department with bi-weekly payroll duties
- Audit employee time entry submissions through the JD Edwards system for accuracy of hours, earnings and compliance with state and federal regulations, contract agreements and MAC policies
- Review calculations based on Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) standards for overtime, contract premiums and shift differentials per collective bargaining agreements
- Maintain current knowledge of MAC policies, applicable federal and state laws and union contract agreements
- Review computer produced error listings, trace errors and make appropriate corrections to ensure timely processing of payroll checks
- Verify and reconcile mandatory and voluntary deductions including benefits, accruals and special individual deductions
- Respond tactfully and timely to employee issues and requests for information
OTHER - Provide input and demonstrate initiative to help MAC continuously improve its accounts payable and payroll functions
- Assist and provide back-up for other MAC finance positions
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
COMPETENCIES
Individual Contributor (IC) Competencies
Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions - Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
- Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
- Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Values Differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
- Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of unique needs of different audiences
- Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
- Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
- Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
- Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - High school diploma or GED
- 2 years of experience with computerized accounting systems
- Basic skill level using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
- Strong customer service and communications skills
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong detail orientation and ability to manage deadlines
- Strong math, judgment, and problem solving skills
- Understanding of and respect for confidential information
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent 10-key skills
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS - Experience with JD Edwards ERM software
- Two years of post-secondary education or an Associate degree in accounting or a related field
- Experience applying Human Resource policies and multiple collective bargaining agreements to payroll processes
- Experience with time entry systems that integrate with payroll systems
- Basic understanding of tax laws
- Knowledge of IRS Publication 15
- Knowledge of Data Practices Act
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