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Working Title: Accounting Officer Intermediate

Job Class: Accounting Officer Intermediate

Agency: Administration Dept

• Job ID : 83809

• 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 : 02/04/2025

• Closing Date : 02/24/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE

• Division/Unit : RMD Business/Support Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Non-exempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

The Risk Management Division (RMD) operates Minnesota state government's self-insured program, along with the state workers' compensation and safety program. The division also insures the state's assets and provides property and casualty coverage. This position works in the Administrative Support unit.

In this position, you will perform claim payment processed by the Workers' Compensation Program, summarize claim payment activities, research and resolve errors, assist with the electronic interface of payment data from various systems, and provide auditing and reporting services. A wide variety of reporting needs will also be performed in this position. Along with team members, ensure data quality by producing necessary data elements that support the mission of RMD.

To promote a culture of flexibility, we offer staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position.

• One (1) year of experience in accounting, financial management, or closely related field.

• An Associate's degree in accounting or closely related discipline may be substituted for six (6) months of experience as described.

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as described.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) principles and practices sufficient to analyze and interpret financial and accounting data.

• Experience working with data and information management, data research and analysis, and data reporting in a network database environment.

• Working knowledge of workers' compensation laws to calculate benefits and complete required forms and documents.

• Experience working with the state's accounting system SWIFT or similar complex accounting systems.

• Expertise in Excel sufficient to create spreadsheets, formulas, tabulate data, and run reports.

• Communication and interpersonal skills to work with a variety of staff and clientele.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to problem solve and analyze complex information, along with managing multiple tasks and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or closely related discipline.

• Professional accounting and reporting experience in state government.

• Knowledge in using the State’s Information Warehouse for reporting purposes.

• Working knowledge of Minnesota Workers’ Compensation laws sufficient to understand impact on workers’ compensation payments to calculate complex indemnity benefits, and to complete the annual supplementary reimbursement request forms.

• Knowledge of property and casualty insurance programs.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American Databank and employment reference checks prior to employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.