Description

Internal Close Date: April 24, 2026

Grade Level: 10A

Salary: $33.01 - 48.40 per hour

Salary Note: Starting pay rates are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. New employees typically start in the lower half of range, but experts in their field may be considered for starting pay rates in the top half of the range.

Department/Location: Finance / 1001 Washington Ave N

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the Authority in the areas of financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting. Under the supervision of the Supervisor, Manager, or the Assistant Director of Finance, the incumbent provides financial analysis and advice to executive, senior Finance, and other staff, performs complex account reconciliations, develops and coordinates major program and inter-entity budgets, requisitions funds, prepares financial reports, works with software vendors on trouble-shooting and enhancements, and interprets and applies HUD program and accounting related requirements.

The Accountant II is the journey-level class in which incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of professional accounting duties with minimum supervision. Successful performance requires a thorough knowledge of HUD/PHA accounting procedures and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Accountant in that the latter is responsible for the more complex and difficult duties within the department, exercises significant independent judgment, and is expected to resolve and provide recommendations on new and unusual accounting challenges.

All activities must support the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority’s (“MPHA” or “Authority”) mission, vision, and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

·         Performs financial planning, analysis, and accounting for agency and affiliated agency programs, housing development projects, and other grant programs. Prepares and maintains financial schedules used in budget development.  Monitors budgets in conjunction with staff on a monthly basis and works with MPHA program managers to resolve funding issues.

·         Assists in the implementation of new accounting or other related information systems. Assists in troubleshooting, testing, and resolving accounting and program-related information systems and interfaces to the general ledger and sub-ledger systems. Works with the software vendor’s support staff to resolve general ledger software issues.

·         Develops and maintains a comprehensive financial reporting system that satisfies HUD requirements and internal staff needs. Completes financial and operational reports as required by contributors.

·         Prepares general ledger entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, HUD requirements, and Authority policy.  Completes month-end and year-end accounting tasks as assigned.

·         Assists in the preparation of financial presentations to the Board of Commissioners, MPHA management, and external parties.

·         Prepares financial schedules and reconciliations needed for the audits.

·         Prepares cash forecasts, monitors cash position, initiates electronic funds transfers, and performs all other miscellaneous treasury functions for all MPHA programs.

·         Solicits for investment bids, and subsequent analysis of proposals. Make recommendations to Finance Department management for investment options. Completes, records, and tracks ultimate investment purchases for all MPHA investment accounts.

·         Routinely provides account analysis to ensure transactions are properly recorded. Supports MPHA staff in determining the eligibility and proper classification of transactions. Reconciles sub-ledger accounts to the general ledger.  Analyzes sub-ledger systems and resolves errors.

·         Ensures the timely request for reimbursement of funds from HUD, the city of Minneapolis, and other grantors. Monitors and reconciles reimbursement requests to the general ledger.

·         Advises the senior-level department staff on the establishment of budget controls and administers budget controls for each assigned program or grant.

·         Assists in the development of accounting procedures and cost allocations.

·         Makes recommendations for new accounts, revisions in the account structure, and changes in instructions regarding the use of accounts.

·         Assists with training sessions and technical assistance to program managers on HUD accounting-related regulations and funding. Provides technical assistance to MPHA program managers in the analysis and interpretation of financial information.

·         Provides assistance to Accountant I as needed.

·         Maintains a good working relationship with all staff, promotes and provides excellent customer service, and communicates with staff in a professional manner.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

Behavioral Competencies

MPHA expects all employees to exhibit the following behavioral skills:

Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers.

Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; and persists despite obstacles and opposition.

Effective Communication: Employee is prepared, clear, concise, and organized in all facets of communication in order to fully establish understanding.  Actively listens and understands the audience to adapt message appropriately.  Communicate information with appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Initiative: Proactively seeks solutions to resolve unexpected challenges. Actively assists others without formal/informal direction.  Possesses the capacity to learn and actively seeks developmental feedback.  Applies feedback for continued growth by mastering concepts needed to perform work.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment requires a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with persons from diverse economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds, including new immigrants, limited English language proficiency clients, and clients with a variety of mental health issues and other disabilities.

Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial accounting, budget preparation, and financial reporting and analysis.

Must have demonstrated experience with resolving complex accounting issues independently.  Government or non-profit accounting experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license. Those positions may also require use of a personal vehicle and evidence of individual automobile insurance coverage, or the ability to be insurable under the Authority’s automobile insurance plan at the standard rate. Must pass a criminal history background check.

Technical Skills

To perform this job successfully, the employee should have strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook). Must have experience working with a computerized general ledger software system. Must have the ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; reaching and grasping; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to exchange information in person, in writing, and via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.