Accounting Operations Supervisor - State Prog Admin Director

Accounting Operations Supervisor

The accounting operations supervisor at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will supervise the accounting unit that conducts 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

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant business administration field of study.

Experience in accounting / financial auditing or business management with financial accounting activities to include preparing and interpreting complex fiscal reports, recognizing problems and working toward solutions (i.e. investigating financial issues using analytical methods and skills).

Experience in the principles, theories and techniques of acquisitions, contract management, and materials management.

Experience in leading project teams focused on financial operations, issues, and problem solving to include team development, consensus building and negotiation.

Strong written and verbal communications skills to establish effective working relationships with fellow supervisors, managers, division directors, the public, and federal and state agencies and local units of government.

Additional Requirements

Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver's license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.

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

It is the policy of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components :

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.