Accounting Officer Senior

Accounting Officer Senior

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Accounting Officer Senior position in St. Paul, MN. This position exists to perform advanced professional accounting work to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial transactions and reporting for the DNR. This position will support the agency's mission through expert application of state accounting policies, internal controls, and financial analysis. It will serve as a subject matter expert for assigned funds, programs, or divisions and provides leadership in resolving complex accounting issues, implementing fiscal controls, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis (up to 50%) which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Three (3) years of experience in accounting / budgeting, including planning and managing large budgets, procurement oversight, creating fiscal reports, and data review and trend analysis.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Experience as a lead worker sufficient to provide accounting oversight and maintain a cohesive team by developing effective, collaborative working relationships with colleagues.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, budgeting policies, principles, and practices sufficient to assist in the accounting and budgetary processes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other analytical tools sufficient to track expenses, analyze accounts, prepare reports, and reconcile budgets.
• Human relations skills sufficient to motivate, provide guidance, and achieve cooperation and commitment to program objectives.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply federal and state statutes, laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to prepare and interpret complex fiscal reports in order to recognize potential budget risks and identify solutions.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex concepts and principles to ensure accurate and effective transmission of information through internal and interagency communications for routine and technical situations.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets and database tools such as Excel, Access, Word, or similar application in order to prepare and analyze financial data.

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Requirements :

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 careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.