Accounting Officer Senior or Finance Specialist

Working Title: Financial Reporting Specialist

Job Class: Accounting Officer Senior or Finance Specialist 1

Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget

• Job : 92247
• 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
  : 02/14/2026
• Closing Date
  : 03/06/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Minnesota Management & Budget / MAPE
• Division/Unit
  :
  Accounting Services / Financial Reporting
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Accounting Officer Senior Salary Range: $29.25 - $42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 / annually
• Finance Specialist 1 Salary Range: $31.26 - $46.15 / hourly; $65,270 - $96,361 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MAPE
• FLSA Status
  :
  Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  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.

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking two (2) Financial Reporting Specialists to work in close collaboration with all members of the team. This position compiles data for and assists in financial reporting requirements for the State.

• Preparing financial statements to be included in the State’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Coordinating work performed by state agencies in support of the ACFR.
• Preparing other state and federal financial reports, including the State’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Maintaining and developing ad hoc databases and reports to support the gathering and testing of financial information.
• Independently develop data layouts and methodologies to create process efficiencies for completing and reviewing the ACFR funds, notes, other required supplementary information, and other ledger data analysis.
• Advising state agencies on the interpretation and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Assisting in the development of ad hoc reporting for data analysis and providing financial information to management and the financial community.

Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.

To facilitate proper years of service 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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here.

To qualify for the Accounting Officer Senior, applicants must possess:

Two (2) years of experience using or querying a complex accounting system, including compiling data and running reports.

To qualify for the Finance Specialist 1, applicants must possess:

Three (3) years of experience using or querying a complex accounting system, including compiling data and running reports.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present financial data and reports in a professional, timely, and effective manner.
• Strong skills designing, building and maintaining complex spreadsheets and databases
• Analytical and organizational skills to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills to establish effective working relationships and clearly document policies, procedures, and related information.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

* A bachelor’s…