Financial Coordinator - Accounting Officer Senior or Accounting Officer Principal

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* Working Title:

Financial Coordinator*
* ** Job Class:
Accounting Officer Senior or  Accounting Officer Principal*
* ** Agency:
Education Department*
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** Job ** : 94456

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** Location** :
Minneapolis

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes - up to 50%

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 05/28/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/10/2026

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** Bid Open:
** 05/28/2026

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** Bid Close:
** 06/03/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Education-St Paul / Accounting and Budgeting

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** 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

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :  
** Accounting Officer Senior:
** Non-exempt;  
** Accounting Officer Principal:
** Exempt - Administrative

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.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;

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Experience with large-scale accounting systems.

** Preferred Qualifications*
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Experience with state…