• Accounting Officer Principal - Campus Assistance…

    Minnesota State (St. Paul, MN)


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    Working Title:

    Accounting Officer Principal - Campus Assistance Lead Accountant

    Institution:

    Minnesota State System Office

    Classification Title:

    Accounting Officer Principal

    Bargaining Unit / Union:

    214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

    City:

    St. Paul

    FLSA:

    Job Exempt

    Full Time / Part Time:

    Full time

    Employment Condition:

    Classified - Unlimited

    Salary Range:

    $32.40 - $47.76

    Job Description

    As the Campus Assistance Unit Lead, provide technical expertise and direction as the team provides support to Minnesota State institutions in the use of Minnesota State and State of Minnesota financial systems, business processes, internal controls and financial management.

     

    Develop and coordinate long range planning and fiscal strategy of Minnesota State’s use of State of Minnesota accounting (SWIFT) systems.

     

    Provide support to Minnesota State institutions in the use of Minnesota State financial systems, business processes, internal control and financial management problems, so that finances are managed effectively, financial data is accurate and timely and so that they adhere to applicable laws and policies.

     

    Serve as a resource for assigned complex Minnesota financial system modules (e.g. Accounts Receivable, Equipment/Fixed Assets, Cost Allocation, Payroll/SCUPPS).

     

    Develop business procedures, documentation, and deliver staff training in areas of Minnesota State financial systems, accounting structure, and reporting procedures so that institutional operations are compliant with system-wide policies and procedures and that all applicable requirements are met.

     

    Provide ad hoc assistance to institutions by responding to calls and e-mails requesting assistance with the use of the financial systems, appropriate coding of financial activity, reconciliation problems and a variety of other finance related issues.

    Salary Range:

    $32.40 - $47.76/hourly ($67,651 - $99,722/annually)

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Five(5)years of accounting experience; aBachelor’sdegree may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.

    + Highproficiencyin Microsoft Excel.

    + Experience in solving problems based on analyzing data.

    + Experience of SWIFT accounting system and state of Minnesota policies and procedures.

    + Experience in drafting reports and business correspondence.

    + Experience in performing individual or group presentationstoexplain, train, or negotiate.

    + Ability to manage time to meet deadlines and multi-task with limited direction.

    + Strong communicationskills (written and verbal).

    Preferred Qualification

    + Knowledge of Minnesota State Financial Systems(ISRS& Workday) and related policies and procedures.

    + Knowledge ofState of Minnesota and federal statutes.

    + Experience in using relation database and querying application.

    + Experience indocumenting business practice and internal control procedures.

    + Knowledge ofAccounting and Financial Reporting Standards.

    Other Requirements

    n/a

     

    Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

     

    Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

     

    Telework (Yes/No)

     

    Yes

     

    About

     

    Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,567 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

    Benefits Information:

    At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

    Desired Start Date:

    02-11-2026

    Position End Date:

    Open Date:

    12-17-2025

    Close Date:

    01-08-2026

    Posting Contact Name:

    Shane Moore

    Posting Contact Email:

    [email protected]