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Accounting Officer

State of Minnesota • Faribault, MN • 4d ago

Working Title: Accounting Officer

Job Class: Accounting Officer

Agency: Mn State Academies

Job ID : 92105

Location : Faribault

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 02/10/2026

Closing Date : 02/19/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-MAPE

Division/Unit : Minnesota State Academies / Business Office

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift (7:30am-4pm)

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly

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.

The Minnesota State Academies is looking to hire an Accounting Officer to join our team!

This position serves as the primary purchaser responsible for sourcing and acquiring goods and services in accordance with established policies and procedures set forth by both the agency and the Office of State Procurement (OSP), a division of the Minnesota Department of Administration. Additionally, this position serves as the contract coordinator for all professional/technical contracts.

Other job duties that this position is responsible for include serving as the agency purchasing card coordinator, preparation of financial documents and reports, and serving as a lead worker to one other staff member.

This position requires the ability to be highly organized, determine priorities, balance a variety of duties at the same time, and work under pressure.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Two (2) years of experience providing support for accounting related functions*An associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or an accounting/finance-related program may substitute for 6 months accounting experience.

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and bookkeeping sufficient to analyze fiscal data, identify and correct errors, and recommend solutions. and interpret fiscal information, records and reports; locate errors; and recommend solutions to procedural or other fiscal problems.

Proficiency in using accounting systems (e.g. SWIFT) to generate purchase orders, run query reports, manage budgets,

Familiarity with financial terminology and budget preparationStrong communication skills to be able to communicate with multiple stake holders

Ability to research, interpret, analyze and explain contracts, relevant laws, policies, and agency procedures, as well as design and/or streamline procedures and operations.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Experience with State government accounting.

Experience with SWIFT procurement module and Data Warehouse (OBIEE)

Hold a current State of MN Certification in Authority for Local Purchase (ALP)

Experience working with Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, DeafBlind, Blind, or Visually Impaired staff/students, including students with additional disabilities.

Proficiency in American Sign Language or willingness and ability to obtain the required level of ASL proficiency within the established policy timeframe, with training provided during the workday.

Physical Requirements

Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds with assistance of equipment/other persons.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Must successfully pass a criminal background check

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.

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