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Working Title: Accounting Officer Intermediate

Job Class: Accounting Officer Intermediate

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 82143

• Location : Statewide

• Telework Eligible : Yes - This position is currently Teleworking (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) with occasional required on-site meetings and trainings.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/26/2024

• Closing Date : 12/09/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Human Services / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs

• Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Finance Gen Acct

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 5% for occasional required on-site meetings and trainings.

• 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 : 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.

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

This job posting will be used to fill two (2) vacancies

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT Accounting Team for two exciting and rewarding opportunities as an Accounting Officer Intermediate! These positions will provide direction for DCT staff in need of non-patient care billing accounts receivable and creation of invoices to be billed, along with tracking and resolution of customer account issues. This position also reconciles and replenishments non-enterprise imprest cash accounts as well as social welfare accounts within SWIFT and with local banks.

Primary responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for coordinating and maintaining information to ensure an up-to-date billing system in SWIFT for non-patient care DCT programs and is in compliance with statewide, DHS, and DCT policies.

• Prepare bank reconciliations for social welfare and imprest cash accounts.

• Serve as a policy chair for the Managed Cash Advance for Employee Use policy along with manager of funds for DCT programs.

• Provide assistance to supervisors, managers, and other staff members as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or cash reconciliation experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience with financial systems (i.e., SWIFT, GASB) and applications, database, spreadsheets, and other office applications.

• Experience resolving fiscal discrepancies and developing and implementing fiscal procedures.

• Experience interpreting and analyzing fiscal data, reports, and records.

OR

Three (3) years of administrative support experience in the area of accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash reconciliation, that demonstrates the following:

• Experience entering information into various financial systems (i.e., SWIFT, GASB) and applications, database, spreadsheets, and other office applications.

• Experience supporting the development and implementation of fiscal procedures.

• Experience entering and creating fiscal data, reports, and records.

Note: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related degree may substitute of 1 year of administrative support experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare accounting or other government accounting experience.

• Experience working with state or federal auditors.

• Experience with the State of Minnesota’s SWIFT Accounting system or similar (Oracle’s PeopleSoft Financial Supply Chain Management 9.1 Enterprise Resource Planning).

• Proficiency in MS Access, SQL, BI Query, or other similar database management skills.

• Knowledge of MMIS claims data/business analysis.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple demands under tight time constraints.

• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.