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Senior Financial Analyst - Accounting Officer Principal

State of Minnesota • Mankato, MN • 9h ago

Working Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Job Class: Accounting Officer Principal

Agency: Water & Soil Resources Board

Job ID : 95517

Location : Various

Telework Eligible : Yes, Hybrid

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 07/21/2026.

Date Posted : 07/15/2026

Closing Date : 07/24/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Water and Soil Resources Board

Division/Unit : Fiscal and Admin Services / Strategy and Operations Division

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes (up to 5%)

Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

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 will be located in the Bemidji, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester, St. Paul or Waite Park office and may have the option to telework.

This position serves as a professional accounting resource for the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), which includes 9 office locations, in several functions. The position provides financial analysis that will assist agency management in making sound financial decisions and guide spending decisions; make recommendations to ensure appropriation and fund integrity; and formulate and develop planning tools to maximize the utility of appropriation funding and appropriately allocate costs in consistent, accurate, and replicable formats. The position also assists with the annual spending plan and the biennial budget processes and provides consultation, direction, and assistance to BWSR regarding financial management, accounting procedures, and budgeting.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, 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.

Three (3) years of accounting experience developing biennial and operating budgets, spending plans and establishing and maintaining accounting systems. NOTE: A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field may substitute one (1) year of experience.

Knowledge and experience in the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Knowledge of the application of Governmental Accounting Standards as set forth by Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

Advanced skills with the following PC software tools including Excel, Word, and Access in order to prepare and present complex financial reports.

Advanced interpersonal and human relation skills sufficient to explain accounting concepts and standards to management and employer representatives.

Organizational skills and the ability to identify and solve problems, advise others, handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and apply innovative approaches and opportunities for streamlining existing processes.

Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret complex fiscal records and reports, federal state laws, statutes and department policies.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field.

More than three (3) years of accounting experience accounting experience developing biennial and operating budgets, spending plans and establishing and maintaining accounting systems.

Experience in the development, planning and execution of a corporate or governmental budget that includes complex funding streams or activity-based costing.

Experience with a large accounting system, such as Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) or comparable.

Knowledge and experience working with the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) and Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB).

Working knowledge of Minnesota statutes, statewide accounting practices and procedures.

Direct experience developing, analyzing and implementing fiscal policy and procedure.

Additional Requirements

The Board of Water and Soil Resources will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

It is the policy of the Board of Water & Soil Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:

Employment Reference Check

SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Conflict of Interest Review

Education/License Verification

Driver's License DMV 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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