Working Title: Accounting Officer Senior
Job Class: Accounting Officer Senior
Agency: Teachers Retirement Association
Job ID : 97751
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 : 10/16/2026
Closing Date : 10/29/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Teachers Retirement Assoc / Teachers Retirement Asc-MAPE
Division/Unit : TRA Finance / Accounting Department
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 10%
Salary Range: $29.76 - $43.69 / hourly; $62,138 - $91,224 / 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.
Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) has been providing pension coverage to Minnesota educators for decades, with a mission to help members and their beneficiaries plan for an independent and financially secure retirement. We are currently seeking job candidates with strong cashflow/financial analysis, financial reporting, financial management, and/or budgeting skills to serve as TRA's Accounting Officer, Senior.
Our Accounting Officer, Senior position exists to manage TRA's daily cash on hand and certify to the State Board of Investments (SBI) the daily cash available to invest or needed to pay expenses. To determine TRA's daily cash on hand, the incumbent performs daily reconciliations of revenue (contributions) and expense (annuity and refund payments and administrative expenses). Additionally, the incumbent processes or verifies member refunds. Lastly, the incumbent serves as a lead worker for TRA's Account Clerk, Senior and Accounting Officer positions, providing work direction, workload distribution, and training; reviews payroll reports for accuracy; and answers complex payroll, deposit, and failed Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) issues.
This position is located in our Saint Paul, Minnesota office, and will require the incumbent to work a hybrid schedule that includes regular in-office work; a minimum of three (3) days per week in order to perform the essential functions for this role. Business travel will also be required for this position, up to 10% of the time.
TRA prioritizes work-life balance for our employees and may request, only on occasion, that staff work overtime and/or flex their time in order to complete critical projects or meet important deadlines. Typically, full-time, non-exempt employees at TRA work a forty (40) hour workweek.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of progressive work experience in accounting, cashflow/financial analysis, financial reporting, financial management, and/or budgeting experience.
OR
Two (2) years of work experience in accounting, cashflow/financial analysis, financial reporting, financial management, and/or budgeting experience AND a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Economics, or a closely related field.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as budgeting practices.
Experience in reviewing, interpreting, and reconciling complex financial and operational data with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadwork direction, schedule/assign work, and train staff.
Demonstrated ability to conduct root-cause investigations and formulate corrective action plans for business processes and financial data.
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply state/federal financial statutes, laws, regulations, and policies.
Advanced proficiency with general ledger accounting software such as NetSuite or an equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Cisco WebEx, data analysis/spreadsheet tools such as Excel, and/or equivalent software packages.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills necessary to explain complex financial concepts, present information clearly, and collaborate across cross-functional diverse teams.
Successful candidates must further be able to secure their own transportation for in-state business travel.
Preferred Qualifications
An Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Economic, or a related field.
Direct experience working with State of Minnesota government financial and payroll systems (SWIFT and SEMA4).
Experience performing accounting functions within NetSuite.
Experience performing accounting duties in the public sector.
Formal experience in a leadwork role directing the daily workflow of accounting and/or finance personnel.
Physical Requirements
This position requires occasional transporting of articles such as file folders, ledgers and/or small tools. May be required to move or maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.
Additional Requirements
Successful candidates must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal background check.
It is the policy of TRA that all finalist(s) submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of thefollowing components:
State of Minnesota state government employment records check (applies to current and past State of Minnesota stategovernment employees only)
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Driver's License 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.
