Accounting Officer Principal Campus Assistance Lead Accountant

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Working Title: Accounting Officer Principal - Campus Assistance Lead Accountant

Institution: Minnesota State System Office

Classification

Title:

Accounting Officer Principal

Bargaining Unit / Union: 214:
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City: St. Paul

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Employment Condition: Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76

As the Campus Assistance Unit Lead provide technical expertise and direction as the team provides support to Minnesota State institutions in the use of Minnesota State and State of Minnesota financial systems business processes internal controls and financial management.

Develop and coordinate long range planning and fiscal strategy of Minnesota States use of State of Minnesota accounting (SWIFT) systems.

Provide support to Minnesota State institutions in the use of Minnesota State financial systems business processes internal control and financial management problems so that finances are managed effectively financial data is accurate and timely and so that they adhere to applicable laws and policies.

Serve as a resource for assigned complex Minnesota financial system modules (e.g. Accounts Receivable Equipment/Fixed Assets Cost Allocation Payroll/SCUPPS).

Develop business procedures documentation and deliver staff training in areas of Minnesota State financial systems accounting structure and reporting procedures so that institutional operations are compliant with system-wide policies and procedures and that all applicable requirements are met.

Provide ad hoc assistance to institutions by responding to calls and e-mails requesting assistance with the use of the financial systems appropriate coding of financial activity reconciliation problems and a variety of other finance related issues.

Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76/hourly ($67651 - $99722/annually)

• Five(5) years of accounting experience; aBachelorsdegree may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.
• Highproficiencyin Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in solving problems based on analyzing data.
• Experience of SWIFT accounting system and state of Minnesota policies and procedures.
• Experience in drafting reports and business correspondence.
• Experience in performing individual or group presentationstoexplain train or negotiate.
• Ability to manage time to meet deadlines and multi-task with limited direction.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• Knowledge of Minnesota State Financial Systems(ISRS& Workday) and related policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of State of Minnesota and federal statutes.
• Experience in using relation database and querying application.
• Experience in documenting business practice and internal control procedures.
• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards.

Other Requirements n/a

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No) Yes

About Minnesota State is committed to attracting retaining and developing talented employees who serve our 270000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14567 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

Benefits Information: At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc.

We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Posting Contact Name: Shane Moore

Required Experience: Staff IC

Key

Skills:

Account Payable,Invoicing,Journal Entry,Data Entry,Accounting & Finance,Tax Returns,Quick Books,General Ledger Accounting,Microsoft Excel,Reporting,Payroll,Financial statement,Account Receivable,ACCA,CPA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Hourly Salary Salary: 32 - 47