**Working Title: Central Office Fiscal Officer** **Job Class: Accounting Officer Senior** **Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs** + **Job ID** : 83409 + **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** : 01/18/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/07/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Central Office / Finance/Accounting + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly; $60,176 - $88,343 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + 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. **Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off and more!** The purpose of this position is to serve as Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) Central Office Fiscal Officer for the agency’s State Veterans Homes, Healthcare Administration, Central Pharmacy, Programs and Services Administration, State Veterans Cemeteries, and Information Technology (MNIT). Provide professional expertise under limited supervision in the areas of accounting, professional technical contracts, grant management, budget development and management, procurement, training development and guidance, policy and procedure development and guidance, application development, asset management, data analytics, and professional accounting support to senior management, department managers, supervisors, and co-workers. **Minimum Qualifications** **_To facilitate proper 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._** This position requires two (2) years of accounting or budgeting experience. All applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following: + Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). + Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations and direct staff to implement appropriate accounting procedures. + Experience with financial data analysis and preparation of financial reports. + Computer skills including knowledge of accounting software programs such as Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), QuickBooks, SAP and Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and Word. + Communication skills sufficient to work with variety of stakeholders and create effective memos and reports. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance. + Experience working with the State Financial Systems such as Budget Planning and Analysis System (BPAS), Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), Electronic Inter-Office Request (EIOR), Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4) or OBIEE data warehouse. + Experience with advance functions of MS Excel such as advance formulas, pivot table, VLOOKUP, index, matching etc. + Knowledge of establishing and managing appropriations in various funds including Federal Funds. **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of the following: + Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s). 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.