Serve as leader and expert relating to financial business planning and operations for Accounts Payable - Administrative and Client Accounting business units in the Administrative and Financial Services (AFS) division, which provides responsible and high-level financial management and accounting work across the agency.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising and managing assigned employees and providing leadership, direction, and purpose to the team
• Formulating and implementing fiscal and accounting policies and procedures
• Preparing financial reports and analysis involving complex accounting methods and principles as a basis for decision-making by senior and executive leadership
• Overseeing the business expense reimbursement process including domestic and international employee and non-employee business expense reimbursement functions and employee relocation expenses
• Ensuring that administrative and client vendor payments are processed timely and accurately in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures
• Providing technical advice, consultation, assistance, and guidance to agency management in the technical areas of expertise for improvement of quality, time, and cost efficiencies

This position is telework eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the St. Paul office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

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.

Three (3) years of experience* in accounting, financial management, or grants management

*Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Experience as a supervisor, team lead, or project lead
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to client accounting functions
• Experience following policies and procedures with regard to purchasing cards, processing payments, etc.
• Experience collaborating and maintaining working relationships with staff and clients
• Skill in communication sufficient to interact with leadership, department managers, program areas, federal officials, and state agency representatives
• Skill in attention to detail sufficient to ensure accuracy and identify errors

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

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