Accounting Support Assistant

Winona County • Winona, MN

6d • $29 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Winona County is accepting applications for this position until 4:00 p.m. March 18, 2026. This role provides essential accounting and fiscal support within the Finance Department, including payroll processing, leading the inventory process, grant accounting, billing and claims management, financial reporting, and budget coordination. The position also serves as a key resource for internal and external stakeholders, offering timely and accurate financial support. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, able to work independently while contributing effectively to team initiatives, and comfortable adapting to shifting priorities. This position starts at $28.79/hour (DOQ) with advancement up to $38.14/hour. Characteristics of Class: Under direction of the Finance Director, an employee in this class not only utilizes a high level of clerical and mathematical skills but may in addition have responsibility for a departmental program or unit involving complex fiscal record keeping. Individuals in the Accounting Support Assistant classification have specialized knowledge of accounting operations gained through formal post high-school training or considerable on-the-job instruction and training. Knowledge of and the ability to carry out administrative details are of prime importance. Work is carried out in an office setting.

Requirements

• Accounting degree or any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and five years of experience, training, or education in accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of business arithmetic and fund accounting.
• Knowledge of the principles of budgeting and accounting.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment (including computers) and ability to use equipment specific to the department.
• Knowledge of specific department rules and regulations pertaining to that department’s area, for fiscal record keeping (e.g., medical billing, State Aid accounting, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in computerized accounting systems, especially electronic spreadsheets, and relational databases.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing fiscal record keeping.
• Ability to analyze workflow problems and to design and implement procedures to increase effectiveness and efficiency of employees.
• Ability to accept responsibility and to work by predetermined deadlines.
• Ability to prepare and interpret complex fiscal reports and records, recognize problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to perform detailed work rapidly and accurately to meet predetermined deadlines.
• Ability to write and speak effectively to maintain satisfactory working relationships with professional staff and with the public.
• Knowledge of computers and computer-based programs such as Microsoft (Word, Outlook, and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Codes, verifies, and enters accounting transactions to the general ledger.
• Monitors expenditures, contracts, and grants according to state, federal, and county regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Corrects or reconciles audit discrepancies.
• Processes payroll and ensures accuracy of all related documentation.
• Prepares, balances, and submits required payroll forms.
• Reconciles monthly employee withholding amounts and verifies that all remittances are completed accurately and on time.
• Reviews and reconciles various journals and ledgers on a monthly basis.
• Makes adjustments to journal entries as needed.
• Assists department head with preparation of budget and completion of audit.
• Completes reports that may be required for federal and state reimbursement.
• Gathers, compiles, and provides information to the public, employees, supervisors, and department heads concerning information tracked and maintained in the financial records.
• Collects and compiles information on the location, income, and assets of individuals with outstanding financial obligations.
• Contacts individuals with overdue accounts and assists in negotiating and resolving outstanding balances.
• Investigates errors or problems in the processing of fiscal transactions and recommends changes in policy and procedures to improve effectiveness and consistency.
• Assists with the annual financial statements by preparing schedules and worksheets as directed.
• Cross trains in other department functions.
• Provides assistance to the Auditor-Treasurer Department during peak times.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED