Accounting Officer Senior

Job Overview

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 is committed to equity and inclusion and invests in employees through benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

We are seeking one (1) full‑time Accounting Officer Senior in St. Paul, MN. The position performs advanced professional accounting work to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial transactions and reporting for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It supports the agency’s mission through expert application of state accounting policies, internal controls, and financial analysis, and serves as a subject‑matter expert for assigned funds, programs, or divisions while providing leadership in resolving complex accounting issues, implementing fiscal controls, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role may be eligible to telework on a part‑time basis (up to 50%); the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes (up to 50% part‑time)
• Full/Part Time:
  Full‑Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Salary: $29.25 – $42.94 hourly ($61,074 – $89,658 annually)
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit: 214 – MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Date Posted: 06/18/2026 | Closing Date: 07/08/2026

The position performs advanced professional accounting work to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial transactions and reporting for the DNR. Tasks include expert application of state accounting policies, internal controls, financial analysis, subject‑matter expertise for assigned funds, programs or divisions, leading resolution of complex accounting issues, implementing fiscal controls, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. It also involves providing leadership in accounting oversight of a team and fostering effective, collaborative working relationships with colleagues.

• Three (3) years of experience in accounting/budgeting, including planning and managing large budgets, procurement oversight, creating fiscal reports, and data review and trend analysis.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Experience as a lead worker sufficient to provide accounting oversight and maintain a cohesive team through effective collaboration.
• Knowledge of GAAP, budgeting policies, principles, and practices sufficient to assist in the accounting and budgetary processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other analytical tools sufficient to track expenses, analyze accounts, prepare reports, and reconcile budgets.
• Human relations skills sufficient to motivate, provide guidance, and achieve cooperation and commitment to program objectives.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply federal and state statutes, laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to prepare and interpret complex fiscal reports to identify budget risks and solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts and principles clearly for internal and interagency communications.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets and database tools such as Excel, Access, Word, or similar applications for analyzing financial data.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance or related field.
• Experience with audit procedures and knowledge of federal and state accounting for auditing and reporting requirements.
• Experience in accounts payable/receivable, revenue tracking, audit, reconciling accounts and resolving transactional issues.
• Governmental purchasing knowledge and application of procurement laws and policies.
• Knowledge of current state financial management system (SWIFT) sufficient to create and monitor encumbrances.
• Ability to analyze complex fiscal information and resolve existing problems.
• Interpersonal skills for delivering customer service to internal and external customers.
• Critical thinking skills to solve problems, answer…