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Working Title: Financial Reporting Specialist

Job Class: Accounting Officer Senior or Finance Specialist 1

Agency: Mn Management & Budget

+ **Job ID** : 85988

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/02/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/22/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Mn Management & Budget / Mn Mgmt & Budget - MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Accounting Services/Financial Reporting

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range for Accounting Officer Senior:** $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly; $60,176 - $88,343 / annually

+ **Salary Range for Finance Specialist 1:** $30.80 - $45.47 / hourly; $64,310 - $94,941 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

NOTE: This posting will be used to fill one (1) position at either the Accounting Officer Senior or Finance Specialist 1 level depending upon qualifications of the successful applicant.

This position functions as part of the Financial Reporting Unit, working in close collaboration with all members of the team. This position compiles data for and assists in financial reporting requirements for the State. Responsibilities include:

+ Preparing financial statements to be included in the State’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR),

+ Coordinating work performed by state agencies in support of the ACFR,

+ Preparing other state and federal financial reports,

+ Maintaining and developing ad hoc databases and reports to support the gathering and testing of financial information,

+ Independently develop data layouts and methodologies to create process efficiencies for completing and reviewing the ACFR funds, notes, other required supplementary information, and other ledger data analysis,

+ Advising state agencies on the interpretation and application of generally accepted accounting principles,

+ Assisting in the development of ad hoc reporting for data analysis and providing financial information to management and the financial community.

This position will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office based on the State of Minnesota telework policy requirements. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for the Accounting Officer Senior, applicants must possess:

Two (2) years of professional level experience using or querying the state’s accounting system or another complex accounting system.

+ A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience.

+ An Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field may substitute for 0.5 year of experience.

To qualify for the Finance Specialist 1, applicants must possess:

At least three (3) years of professional level experience using or querying the state’s accounting system or another complex accounting system.

+ A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience.

Applicants for both levels will be further evaluated on the following:

+ Demonstrated ability to prepare and present financial data and reports in a professional, timely, and effective manner.

+ Strong skills designing, building and maintaining complex spreadsheets and databases

+ Analytical and organizational skills to solve problems and initiate corrective actions.

+ Demonstrated oral and written communication skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state agencies and co-workers.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in creating or auditing governmental financial statements

+ Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

+ Experience with PeopleSoft

+ Experience with nVision reporting

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.