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Working Title: Senior Accountant

Job Class: Public Utilities Financial Analyst 2

Agency: Housing Finance Agency

+ **Job ID** : 88694

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, up to 50% of scheduled workdays. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the St. Paul office if in Wisconsin.

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 09/05/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/18/2025

+ **Division/Unit** : Accounting

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

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

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - 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

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 400 Wabasha Street North, St Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

+ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.

+ Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.

+ Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

+ Candidates residing 50 miles or more from the primary/principal work address in a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the work location.

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.

Minnesota Housing is hiring! We’re a mission-focused financial institution looking for a Senior Accountant who is responsible for preparing the monthly and quarterly financial statements for the General Reserves (GR) and the Rental Housing Bond Resolution (RH) fund indentures. This position is responsible for reviewing and preparing the loan reconciliations in the RH fund when necessary

Essential Job Duties

+ Accurate, timely financial reporting and insightful financial analysis for the General Reserves (GR) and Rental Housing (RH) Fund indentures.

+ Process month-end journal entries in AOD General Ledger and account reconciliations using the Application Oriented Designs (AOD) Emphasys accounting software.

+ Prepare the Statement of Revenue and Expense, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flow, and prepare quarterly analytical and associated audit schedules.

+ Balancing of the interfund accounts payable and accounts receivable accounts and reconciling loan accounts recorded in the Benedict, Group Inc. (BGI) Multifamily loan system versus the General Ledger, ensuring both systems are in agreement.

+ Reconcile the daily cash book to the Statewide Integrated Financials Tools (SWIFT) for disbursements and deposits.

+ Work with the implementation of new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards as well as manage and monitor existing standards' policies and procedures for Statement Numbers 87 - Leases; 96 - Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITAs), and Number 101 - Compensated Absences.

+ Provide detailed support during the interim and the fiscal year-end annual audits.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

+ **Two (2) ye** **ars of experience working with accounting financial statements preparing the Statement of Cash Flows and in positions that focus on generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and practices.**

+ **A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance may substitute for 12 months of experience – or – an associate degree in the listed fields may substitute for 6 months of experience**

+ **Two (2) years of experience preparing the Statement of Cash Flows and in positions that focus on generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and practices.**

+ **Two (2) years of financial statement preparation experience.**

+ **Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite.**

+ **Demonstrated communication skills, including ability to comprehend and communicate complex information in plain language.**

+ **Proven ability to use analysis, problem-solving, and decision making to identify issues and problems, using the same skills to resolve the issues quickly and effectively.**

+ **Cultural competency as demonstrated by skills for communication and interaction across cultures and awareness of one’s own world view and that different world views exist**

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with governmental financial accounting.

+ Strong knowledge of preparing the Statement of Cash Flows.

+ Solid knowledge of preparing financial statements that include the Statement of Revenue and Expenses and the Balance Sheet.

+ Financial institution experiences using AOD Emphasys accounting software experience.

+ Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Physical Requirements

Requires moving office items such as file folders and small office tools.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

+ Reference Checks.

+ Job related background checks.

+ Conflict of Interest Disclosure.

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.