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13069 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 430
Elk River, MN 55330-0430
December S, 2007
To: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission
Jerry Takle
Jerry Gumphrey
Jim Tralle
From: Bryan Adams
Subject: Part-time Accountant
Phone: 763.441.2020
Fax: 763.441.8099
The 2008 Elk River Municipal Utilities budget contains an addition of a .5 FTE (full time
equivalent) accountant. Attached is the following information for your review.
a) Position description.
b) Position evaluation form used in the hiring process.
c) Pay practice graph from Comparable Worth Software.
Theresa Slominski and I evaluated this position using the Hay Group methodology and
calculated a point value for this position at 181 points. Considering our pay practice and market
conditions, we recommend a new job class with a top scale of $27.01/hr. This job may be filled
at a lesser amount based on our 5 step pay plan. Our benefit package would be offered on a 50%
pro-rated scale. We are still in compliance with Comparable Worth guidelines with the addition
of this person at the recommended wage.
Elk River Municipal Utilities Position Description
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Job Summary: This position is responsible for assisting with the finance records, accounting,
information records systems, and customer service. This position reports to the Finance Director/Office
Manager.
FLSA: Half time non-exempt
Job Duties:
1. Responsible for assisting with the financial records of Elk River Municipal Utilities
A) General Ledger posting and reconciling
B) Monthly and annual financial statement preparation and analysis
C) Bank Statement reconciliation
D) Year end independent audit preparation
E) Annual budget preparation with Finance Director & General Manager
2. Responsible for assisting with the collection and disbursement of funds for operation
A) Accounts Payable and Payroll functions
B) Billing functions
C) Accounts Receivable functions
D) Purchasing functions
E) Customer Service
3. Other Duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree with major in accounting or finance or business and related experience.
2. Ability to work independently.
3. Ability to work with complex computer systems.
4. Ability to operate equipment: Computer, 10 Key Calculator, Cash Register, Letter
Opener, Folder/Stuffer, Fax Machine, Copier, Typewriter for occasional forms.
Elk River Municipal Utilities Position Evaluation
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Job Summary: This position works under the direction of the Finance Director/Office Manager. This
position is responsible for the assisting with the finance records, accounting, information records systems,
and customer service. This is a half-time non-exempt position.
Point Evaluation:
Minimum requirements: 30 Possible Points
1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field 8 points
2. 5 years of accounting environment experience 8 points
3. Computer Literate 7 points
4. Independent work environment 7 points
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30 Points required to continue
Veteran Preference
1. Veteran 5 Points
2. Disabled Veteran 10 Points
Education 7 Points Possible
1. College Education 0 - 5 Points
2. Vocational Training 0 - 2 Points
Job Experience 33 Points Possible
1. Computer Systems Skills
2. Budgeting
3. Financial Statement preparation
4. General Ledger
5. A/P, A/R, Payroll
6. Purchasing or Inventory
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Total Points
Job References
1. Personnel References
2. Communication Skills
3. Composure
4. Initiative
5. Overall Impression
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