Accounting Officer Senior

Job Description

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

$29.25 - $42.94/hourly ($61,074 - $89,658/annual)

Minimum Qualifications

• Three(3)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 in using relation database and querying application.
• Experience in drafting reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to manage time to meet deadlines and multi-task with limited direction.
• Strong communicationskills (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in performing individual or group presentations to explain, train, or negotiate.
• Experience of SWIFT accounting system and state of Minnesota policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Minnesota State Financial Systems (ISRS Workday) and related policies and procedures.
• Knowledge ofState of Minnesota and federal statutes.
• Experience in documenting business practice and internal control procedures.
• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards.

Other Requirements

n/a

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

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

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes