Accounting Officer Senior

Accounting Officer Senior

The Division of Parks and Trails is seeking to fill one (1) Accounting Officer Senior located in St. Paul, MN. The days of work are Monday through Friday, the hours of work are 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm.

This position exists to provide professional accounting and fiscal services to the Division of Parks and Trails (PAT), serving as the top assistant to the PAT Accounting Director. Collaborate with management to meet the budgetary needs of the division including annual spending plan development, preparation of financial reports and management of PAT revenue appropriations. Work with PAT management team, program staff, and fiscal staff to correctly interpret and apply the rules and regulations pertaining to PAT financial management.

Responsibilities include :

Budget Development and Monitoring Collaborate with Accounting Director for Biennial Budget process. Develop, manage and administering annual spending plans for PAT.

Direct the development and monitoring of financial data for PAT including analysis of history and funding trends.

Budget Management and Oversight.

Federal Grant Program Fiscal oversight.

Regularly review all budgets for adherence to department and / or division policy and legislative intent; exercises financial control over expenditures and / or receipts.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of professional level experience in accounting with at least one-year experience as an Accounting Officer Intermediate or equivalent level.

Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, budgeting policies, principles, and practices sufficient to assist in the accounting and budgetary processes.

Experience providing accounting and grant fiscal oversight and maintain a cohesive team by developing effective, collaborative working relationships with colleagues.

Demonstrated experience with audit procedures and knowledge of federal and state accounting sufficient to understand auditing and reporting requirements.

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, monitor, report on grant activity and identify eligible expense activity for federal draw reimbursement.

Advanced skills with spreadsheets and database tools such as Excel, Access, Word, or similar application in order to prepare and analyze financial data.

Human relations skills sufficient to motivate, provide guidance, and achieve cooperation and commitment to program objectives.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to clearly communicate complex concepts and principles in verbal and written format to ensure accurate and effective transmission of information through internal and inter-agency communications for routine and technical situations.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.

Experience in accounts payable / accounts receivable, revenue sufficient to track entries, audit, and reconcile accounts and resolve transactional issues.

Knowledge of Federal grant regulations, policies, and processes, both incoming and outgoing grants.

Knowledge of Federal Reimbursement and Regulations relating to the grant process.

Knowledge of Governmental purchasing experience including application of procurement laws, regulations, and policies.

Working knowledge of SWIFT, SEMA4, and WIRES systems.

Ability to analyze complex fiscal information and locate and resolve existing problems.

Additional Requirements

No driving duties are required.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components :

Conflict of Interest Review

Criminal History Check

Education Verification

Employment Reference / Records Check

License / Certification Verification

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.