Working Title: Financial Coordinator
Job Class: Accounting Officer Senior or Accounting Officer Principal
Agency: Education Department
Job ID : 94456
Location : Minneapolis
Telework Eligible : Yes - up to 50%
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/28/2026
Closing Date : 06/10/2026
Bid Open: 05/28/2026
Bid Close: 06/03/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Accounting and Budgeting
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: Accounting Officer Senior: $29.25-$42.94 /hourly; $61,074 - $89,659/ annually; Accounting Officer Principal: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Accounting Officer Senior: Non-exempt; Accounting Officer Principal: Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above AND you must email hr.recruiting.mde@state.mn.us with your intent to bid.
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 provides in-depth budget and financial analysis for MDE funds so agency leadership/management/staff are able make informed financial decisions and take action. This position helps ensure that the agency meets its obligations in managing federal, state, and other funds in a manner that is consistent with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies. This position is required to review and monitor budgets for state and federal funds, prepare and interpret budget related reports, advise agency personnel on procedures, and coordinate fiscal year end closing requirements as it relates to all assigned agency funding. This position also prepares annual agency spending plans and assists in biennial budget preparation.
This vacancy is being posted at two (2) different levels. Only one (1) position will be filled, dependent on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate 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.
Accounting Officer Senior
Two (2) years* of professional experience in financial management or accounting
Bachelor's degree in accounting, financial 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 for experience.
Accounting Officer Principal
Three (3) years* of professional experience in financial management or accounting
Bachelor's degree in accounting, financial 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 for experience.
Experience must include:
Experience preparing and reviewing budgets and/or fiscal reports sufficient to identify problems quickly, research and evaluate relevant issues and formulate solutions;
Experience with large-scale accounting systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with state legislative processes, relevant state laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and policies governing the use of state and federal funds;
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Business or Finance;
Experience with State of Minnesota Financial Systems including Budget Planning & Analysis System (BPAS), Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4), Appropriation, Maintenance Application (AMA), Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT);
Experience with Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition;
Grants management experience in a governmental environment to includes managing federal or non-federal funding.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver's License Check
Criminal Background Check
The Minnesota Department of Education 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.
