"Alerted.org

Working Title: Health Care Accountant

Job Class: Accounting Officer Intermediate

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89819

+ **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** : 10/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/05/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / FOD Health Care Accounting

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $26.43 - $38.55 / hourly; $55,185 - $80,492 / 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.***_

As a Health Care Accountant, you will assure that Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) health care programs’ fiscal data is accounted for in State Wide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), that MMIS fiscal summary data reconciles in total and by health care program with SWIFT, that federal and state health care program and fiscal reporting needs are met and that MMIS health care programs’ fiscal data is available and retrievable efficiently, accurately, and effectively for budgetary, accounting, reporting, and auditing purposes.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

+ **Provide fiscal policy expertise to the department in Basic Health Program (BHP) concerning claiming and reimbursement policies.**

+ **Conduct and execute analysis of new/proposed legislation and other complex issues regarding the operational and fiscal components of current and new claiming opportunities.**

+ **Complete reports that contribute to CMS 64 Federal quarterly reports to claim Medicaid Expenditures quarterly.**

+ **Manage disbursements related to county medical support payments and work with providers for reissue of Unclaimed Property.**

+ **Assist supervisor with data mining out of the MMIS and SWIFT data warehouses employing SQL, Access databases, and BI query running ad-hoc reports to analyze discrepancies identified by internal and external auditing.**

+ **Serve as the county contact for the county confirmation report by providing communication and support when there are changes to the report, any balancing issues for the report, and general questions regarding the reports.**

+ **Assist with special projects as assigned by supervisor and /or FOD manager involving reconciling accounts, detecting system errors, testing changes or review of other health care related data** **.**

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.**_

Must meet one (1) of the following qualifications listed below:

+ One (1) year professional experience in Accounting OR three (3) years advanced technical or paraprofessional experience in Accounting.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics or related field AND two (2) years of advanced technical or paraprofessional experience in Accounting.

+ Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics or related field.

AND experience must demonstrate:

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

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

+ Interpreting and analyzing fiscal data, reports, and records.

+ Resolving fiscal discrepancies and developing and implementing fiscal procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

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

+ Knowledge and experience with the various health care programs administered by Department of Human Services.

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

+ Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) experience or similar Oracle-based Peoplesoft experience.

+ SQL, Power Bi, or other data mining experience.

+ 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.