Working Title: Financial Reporting Analyst
Job Class: Accounting Officer Intermediate
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 94359
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 5/27/2026.
Date Posted : 05/21/2026
Closing Date : 06/03/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE
Division/Unit : CO Fiscal Management
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
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 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / 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.
DEED is committed to radically increasing economic impacts for individuals and businesses that face systematic barriers to growth. This position will contribute to building a positive internal culture that makes DEED an extraordinary place to work!
This position will be based in our Administrative & Fiscal Services (AFS) division. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for high level financial management and accounting work for our agency of approximately 1,700 employees over 50 locations throughout the State of Minnesota.
Lead the single audit and annual reporting processes on behalf of the agency.
Coordinate the financial management reporting activities of the agency to achieve its goals and objectives.
Function as the agency expert in the development of financial analysis so that accurate current, historical, and projection information is available to agency management.
Design and maintain the financial operations of the agency in a manner that ensures appropriate financial budget systems, policies and procedures are in place to support successful achievement of established goals and objectives while maintaining compliance with industry guidelines (United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards, etc.), legislative intent, and good business practices.
This position assists with administering extensive accounting and technically complex systems including Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), Statewide Employee Management (SEMA4), and the fiscal Internal Audit (IA) and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) warehouses This includes, but is not limited to, in collaboration with the Budget Director developing procedures and policies related to state and federal financial reporting in compliance with best practices and legal standards. This position also may assist in providing back-up services to the Financial Planning and Analysis business unit which requires extensive accounting and technical system knowledge of complex systems.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
One (1) year* experience in accounting, financial reporting , or government accounting
*Bachelor's degree in accounting, financial management, grant management, business, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Experience with Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting (ACFR) and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)
Experience in applying GAAP and practices sufficient in creation of various financial statements and reports
Ability to create and interpret complex fiscal records and reports and recognize problems and their effects as they relate to conformance to federal laws, state statues, and department policies.
Skill in communication sufficient to give presentations to both internal and external audiences, including written skills to train other staff, answer questions, and provide accounting guidance
Ability to plan, organize, and successfully manage competing priorities
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, financial management, grant management, business, or other closely related field as determined by the agency
Experience in using Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel, including use of pivot tables and advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP or similar functions
Experience in statewide accounting systems (SWIFT and OBIEE) or similar software
Experience in working with financial statements and auditors in the government sector
Experience in interpreting, analyzing, explaining, and training others on accounting policies and procedures
Skill in organization to manage workload, competing priorities, and still meet strict deadlines
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver's License and Records Check
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
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.
