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Working Title: Grant Accountant / Accounting Officer Senior

Job Class: Accounting Officer Senior

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89339

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/8/25. _Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted._

+ **Date Posted** : 10/02/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/09/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF/FOD Accounting Operations

+ **Work Shift:** Day Shift

+ **Work Hours** : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $29.25 - $42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 / 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 Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.

*Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) Within Minnesota and flexible hours options are available. Employees that live 50 miles or less from their primary/principal work location and live within the State may telework more than 50% with approval. *** Employees may telework outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location. See policy for additional information.

_*Statewide travel is possible 10 percentage of the time._

Under limited supervision, this Grant Accountant provides budget and financial analysis for Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) funds, enabling agency leadership, management, and staff to make informed financial decisions and take effective action. This position ensures the agency meets its obligations in managing federal, state, and other funds according to all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Key responsibilities include reviewing and monitoring budgets, preparing and interpreting financial reports, advising agency personnel on procedures, coordinating fiscal year-end closing for assigned funds, and reconciling revenue and expenditures. Utilizing a blend of education, professional experience, and objective judgment, this position offers financial advice and recommendations on budget and fiscal policy issues.

Responsibilities include:

+ Provide budget and financial analysis for MDE and DPS funds so agency leadership/management/staff are able to make informed financial decisions and take action.

+ Support federal and non-federal grants by understanding and providing advanced professional accounting, support, consultation, management, budget monitoring, and financial analysis to divisions and programs.

+ Implement federal grant policies and procedures and provide technical assistance to DCYF divisions to ensure they meet federal and applicable state administrative and financial management requirements.

+ Under limited supervision, this position serves as the support for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) grants, providing critical financial management, budgetary oversight, and grant administration. The core purpose is to ensure federal and state funds are fully utilized and reported in strict compliance with all grant and legislative requirements.

+ Complete other tasks as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the unit and the overall department.

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.**_

Two (2) years of professional accounting or financial experience. Experience must demonstrate:

+ Expertise in federal regulations and law relating to administrative maintenance reimbursement and claiming.

+ Knowledge of federal grant management.

+ Knowledge of federal administrative claiming methodologies and cost allocation plans.

+ Skills in analysis and comprehensive reporting.

+ Experience interpreting and analyzing fiscal data, reports, and records.

*A Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.

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 Minnesota Department of Education and/or Department of Public Safety funding streams

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

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

+ Reference check

+ Criminal Background check

+ Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

+ Personnel File Review: current and former public sector employees.

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.