Accounting Officer - Accounting Officer

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* Working Title:

Accounting Officer*
* ** Job Class:
Accounting Officer*
* ** Agency:
Teachers Retirement Association*
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** Job ** : 94995

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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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** : 06/22/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/07/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Teachers Retirement Assoc / Teachers Retirement Asc-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** : TRA Accounting Department / TRA Finance Division

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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** :
Yes - Up to 10%

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** Salary Range:**  $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly; $50,070 - $72,432 / 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** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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 a background in general ledger accounting, payroll processing, and financial reporting for our Accounting Officer role.

The Accounting Officer is responsible for processing bi-weekly TRA employee payroll, payroll reporting, and business expenses. The incumbent assists in preparing supporting work papers, maintaining the agency's general ledger, and drafting annual financial statements, as requested. Additionally, the role provides agency-wide training and support on fiscal matters, assists the Accounting Director with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 67/68 reporting, and performs other duties in support of the Accounting Department, Finance Division, and the Agency.

This position is located in our St. Paul, Minnesota office and may require occasional travel, up to 10%. This position may be eligible for a work schedule that includes some teleworking.

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 40-hour work week.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Two (2) years of experience providing administrative support that focuses on payroll and/or accounting functions.

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One (1) year of entry-level accounting and/or payroll work experience.

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A Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Math, Economics, or a related field.

Education and/or experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Foundational understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

+ Experience and/or knowledge with payroll processing and principles.

+ Ability to interpret state and federal labor laws and department policies relating to payroll matters.

+ Ability to analyze, interpret, reconcile, and audit financial data.

+ Ability to diagnose problems and recommend solutions for process improvement purposes.

+ Ability to plan, organize, and successfully manage competing priorities.

+ Ability to train or explain complex financial concepts to a variety of audiences.

+ Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

+ Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Cisco Webex, and/or equivalent software packages.

Successful candidates must also be able to secure their own transportation for in-state business travel and/or conferences.

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