Program Grant Accountant - Accounting Officer Intermediate

Working Title: Program Grant Accountant

Job Class: Accounting Officer Intermediate

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 82980

• 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 : 01/03/2025

• Closing Date : 01/16/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Grants & Allocations

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / 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 (~~~/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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 supports the financial oversight and fiscal policy leadership for the programs and grants assigned to the incumbent. Specifically, this position will development and maintain financial reporting requirements to ensure proper reporting of expenditures related to the portfolio, and report to grantor and/or sponsors the financial information within appropriate specified parameters. This position will provide technical assistance to stakeholders for programs and grants in the position's portfolio. The position will develop and update processes, policies, and procedures to ensure programs and grants are operated in accordance with Department objectives and policies. This includes the evaluation of available data to make recommendations to streamline reporting and to develop new reporting instruments to achieve Department objective while maintaining sound fiscal stewardship of State, Federal, and Foundation funds.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of professional accounting experience

OR

Three (3) years advanced technical or paraprofessional accounting experience

AND

Experience must demonstrate the following

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) sufficient to manage grant accounting functions

• Experience working with state, federal and/or dedicated funds

• Knowledge of financial systems, databases, and office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

• Experience applying accounting principles (GAAP) and practices sufficient in creation of various financial statements and reports

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex fiscal reports and records for adherence and conformance to federal laws, state statutes, and department policies

• Experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel, including use of pivot tables and advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP or similar functions

• Communication skills that demonstrate the ability for clear and persuasive presentations to both internal and external audiences, including written and verbal skills to train other staff, answer questions, and provide accounting guidance

• Ability to plan, organize, and successfully manage competing priorities

• Knowledge of Title IV-E federal regulations

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper 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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.