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Working Title: Program Grant Accountant

Job Class: Accounting Officer Intermediate

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86348

+ **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** : 05/20/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/27/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / FOD Grants & Allocations

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

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

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

_***This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering State (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin). Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time.***_

_As a Program Grant Accountant, you will provide financial oversight and fiscal policy leadership for the programs and grants assigned to the incumbent. Specifically, this position will development and maintain financial reporting requirements to ensure proper reporting of expenditures related to the portfolio and report to grantor and/or sponsors the financial information within appropriate specified parameters._

_This position will also provide technical assistance to stakeholders for programs and grants in the position’s portfolio and provide fiscal oversight. The position will develop and update processes, policies and procedure to ensure programs and grants are operated in accordance with Department objectives and policies. This will include the evaluation of available data to make recommendations to streamline reporting and to develop new reporting instruments to achieve Departments objective while maintaining sound fiscal stewardship of State, Federal, and Foundation funds._

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

+ Serve as primary fiscal contact for the development and operation of the financial components for assigned Programs and Grants including, but not limited to, accounting, budgeting, reporting, payment processes and financial performance indicator for programs and grants as assigned.

+ Consult, advise and provide technical assistance to program clientele on matters related to financial management, accounting, and administrative procedures so that programs and grants operate fully within fiscal parameters required by the State.

+ Provide consulting and assistance to other clientele including the preparation and dissemination of reports, program analysis, program documentation and working papers.

Minimum Qualifications

_**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**_

One (1) year of professional accounting experience

OR

Three (3) years advanced technical or paraprofessional accounting experience

AND

Experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) sufficient to manage grant accounting functions.

+ Experience working with state, federal and/or dedicated funds.

+ Knowledge of financial systems, databases, and office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience applying accounting principles (GAAP) and practices sufficient in creation of various financial statements and reports.

+ Ability to analyze and interpret complex fiscal reports and records for adherence and conformance to federal laws, state statutes, and department policies.

+ Experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel, including use of pivot tables and advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP or similar functions.

+ Communication skills that demonstrate the ability for clear and persuasive presentations to both internal and external audiences, including written and verbal skills to train other staff, answer questions, and provide accounting guidance.

+ Ability to plan, organize, and successfully manage competing priorities.

+ Knowledge of grant management life cycle.

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.