Accounting Operations Supervisor - State Prog Admin Director

Accounting Operations Supervisor

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.

As the accounting operations supervisor at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), this position will supervise the accounting unit that conduct the following activities : accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll, special and business expenses and the revolving loan programs. Act as a lead user of the state's financial management system, Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), and the Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4). Participate in planning, developing, and implementing e-business applications for financial and accounting operations. Generate accounting and financial reports from SWIFT and the state's financial data warehouse. Assist staff at all levels in the agency with accounting and financial management questions and issues.

While the position location can be assigned to one of the offices listed, there will be times that the position will be required to travel to the St. Paul office.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of advanced professional accounting experience including demonstrative experience in statewide systems including : Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), Information Access Warehouse (IA), and Statewide Employee Management (SEMA4) or similar accounting and financial planning systems used in other government operations.
• Experience connecting financial reporting to strategic and operational planning.
• Supervisory or leadership skills sufficient to lead a diverse group of individuals in a hybrid environment such as effectively supervise, plan, assign, and direct the work of others; and effectively delegate responsibility, monitor progress, mentor, and develop employees.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts verbally and in writing, with strong customer service orientation, initiative, resourcefulness and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of :
• State accounting policies, principles and practices, and relevant state statutes.
• State contracting, purchasing and procurement policies and practices.
• Federal budgeting and accounting practices, auditing, and financial reporting requirements.

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.