Working Title: Accounting Officer Intermediate
Job Class: Accounting Officer Intermediate
Agency: Public Employees Retirement Association
Job ID : 91627
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 01/23/2026
Closing Date : 02/10/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Employees Retire Assoc / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-MAPE
Division/Unit : Accounting / Finance Division
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $26.43 - $38.55 / hourly; $55,185 - $80,492 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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.
This position performs technical and analytical financial and administrative work to support PERA's Statewide Voluntary Firefighter (SVF) Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. The role assists with SVF financial operations and reporting for participating fire departments, supports coordination with internal PERA staff and external partners, and helps ensure financial activity aligns with applicable laws and accounting standards. In addition, the position supports training and documentation efforts, assists with legislative or procedural changes as directed, contributes to system-related analysis and testing activities, and works with other state agencies to support accurate and consistent SVF plan administration. This position is responsible for completing reconciliations, creating invoices, applying payments, reviewing data, and responding to inquiries from SVF members. This position also requires strong attention to detail and works independently with a high degree of discretion, making it well suited for someone who values meaningful public service work, autonomy, and cross-functional collaboration.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and offers a hybrid work schedule which may include telework up to 50% of the scheduled workdays each month, based on agency and department needs and other dependencies. Scheduled in-office work days are at PERA's office building in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Candidates located outside the state of Minnesota and more than 50 miles from PERA's St. Paul office are not eligible to telework and would be required to report to the office full-time.
Minimum Qualifications
*Only applicants whose application and resume clearly demonstrates fulfillment of each minimum qualification listed below will be considered for this position. Ensure your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below. Also indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Two (2) years of experience in accounting or financial management OR three (3) years of experience providing administrative support duties for financial records, such as inputting and accessing data into accounting systems, approving and preparing invoices, and processing expenses.
*A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Experience must clearly demonstrate the following:
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal control practices.
Experience working with accounting or CRM systems and the ability to analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial data.
Robust analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex financial discrepancies.
Clear and concise communication skills for interacting with members, employers, state agencies, and financial institutions.
Ability to establish positive working relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues, members, and external partners.
Proficiency using Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience administering or supporting public pension plans, retirement systems, or other complex benefit programs, preferably within a public-sector environment.
Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, and policy changes to operational and financial processes.
Knowledge of governmental accounting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Driver's License Check
**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
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.
