Financial Reporting Specialist - Finance Specialist 1

Financial Reporting Specialist - Finance Specialist 1

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is a state agency that serves the people of Minnesota by providing the state with leadership and guidance to support efficient and effective government, a world class workforce, and responsible financial management.

Working Title :
Financial Reporting Specialist
Job Class:
Finance Specialist 1
Agency:
Minnesota Management & Budget

• Job : 95894
• Location: St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/28/2026
• Closing Date: 08/03/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Management & Budget
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually

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 a Financial Reporting Specialist Financial Reporting Specialist to work in close collaboration with all members of the Financial Reporting team.

This position compiles data for and assists in financial reporting requirements for the State.

Job duties for this position include:

• 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 .

Experience must include:

• At least two (2) years of experience using or querying a complex accounting system, including compiling data and running reports.
• At least two (2) years of experience creating or auditing governmental financial statements.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated communication skills to clearly prepare and convey financial information, document policies and procedures, and build effective working relationships in a professional, timely, and organized manner.
• Analytical and organizational skills sufficient to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to build and maintain professional, constructive working relationships with agency personnel, auditors, and colleagues to support timely coordination and accurate financial reporting.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A master’s degree in…