Job Description

Posting number: 26SHRF375MN13

Department: Sheriff's Office

Division: Sheriff Finance

Job classification: Accountant, Principal

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Legal, Law Enforcement

Summary

The Finance division of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is seeking a Civil Process & Accounting Supervisor. This position will be responsible for supervising the Civil Unit within the Finance division. This position will be responsible for detailed reviews of legal and financial civil documents, and will oversee the financial aspects of civil matters including, but not limited to, foreclosure sales, redemptions, surplus proceeds, writs of execution, and transactions in the Sheriff’s Office CivilServe application.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.

Location and hours:

This position will be performed onsite at Minneapolis City Hall, 350 5th Street South, Room 190, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 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.

This position is internally classified as an Accountant, Principal.

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In this position, you will:

• Manage the daily financial operations of the Civil Unit in the Finance division in the HCSO.
• Supervise, develop, and cross-train Civil Unit employees.
• Monitor cash balances and deposits, review and reconcile regular monthly reports, identify irregularities, and approve transactions.
• Participate in departmental decisions regarding future financial activities, budget planning, and budget preparation.
• Advise executive management on accounting, including developing structures for accounting oversight, maintaining best practices, and monitoring compliance and accountability.
• Verify compliance with civil procedures and statutes and the accuracy of complex financial and legal information.
• Oversee the civil fee structure to include setting fees and analyzing and forecasting fee revenue.
• Coordinate resolution of disputes regarding civil financial matters involving the public, HCSO, and the County Attorney’s Office.
• Serve as a liaison between the Civil Unit and the county's Office of Budget and Finance department.
• Advise county leaders on ethics and compliance topics related to civil matters.

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 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.

Nice to have:

• Education, training, or coursework related to legal studies, English studies, writing, or document review.
• Two years or more of experience supervising Sheriff's Civil personnel.
• Experience:
• In grants administration or working with civil transactions.
• With governmental accounting and financial reporting.
• Working with attorneys to conduct detailed reviews of technical or legal documents.
• In a supervisory role involving hiring, supervising, and/or leading employees.
• Using Microsoft Office applications and PeopleSoft Financials or a similar electronic accounting system.
• Using applications related to civil processes such as CivilServe.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.
• Ability to:
• Handle multiple priorities with minimal direction.
• Communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Meet deadlines and produce accurate work in a fast-paced office environment.
• Actively contribute to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Skill in using personal computer applications for financial/mathematical calculations.

About the department:

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.

The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is: Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.

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 not found at other organizations. 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.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Marita Nguyen

marita.nguyen@hennepincounty.gov