Accounting Officer Senior

Accounting Officer Senior

Job Class: Accounting Officer Senior

Agency: Public Employees Retirement Association

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 08/20/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Employees Retire Assoc / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-MAPE

Division/Unit: Finance Accounting

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $29.76 - $43.69 / hourly; $62,138 - $91,224 / 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: 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.

Join PERA's Accounting team in a key role that helps ensure Minnesota public employees receive the retirement benefits they've earned. As the lead worker for critical financial operations, you'll oversee deposits, annuity payments, and tax reporting, serve as a trusted resource for colleagues across the organization, and resolve complex financial issues. This position offers meaningful work, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a direct impact while working alongside a collaborative and supportive team.

This position is telework eligible and offers a hybrid work schedule, based on agency and department needs. Scheduled in-office workdays will be at the PERA office, 60 Empire Drive, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Candidates residing in Minnesota within 50 miles of our St Paul office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.

Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from our office may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

Candidates residing in a bordering state within 50 miles of our office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.

Candidates who do not reside in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the office in a state bordering Minnesota are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the office or report to the office full time.

Minimum Qualifications

* Only applicants whose application and resume clearly demonstrates fulfillment of each minimum qualification listed below will be considered for this position. Ensure your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below. Also indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of professional-level accounting, financial operations, or accounts receivable experience.

*A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Experience must clearly demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal control practices.
• Experience working with accounting or CRM systems and the ability to analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial data.
• Experience analyzing financial records and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience working collaboratively with coworkers, customers, or external partners.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for calculations, data analysis, reporting, or recordkeeping.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook and Word in a professional setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with tax withholding, tax reporting, or 1099-R production, including federal and state filing requirements.
• Experience processing recurring financial transactions such as payments or refunds.
• Experience recovering overpayments, working with revenue recapture processes, or performing legal/collections work.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Education Verification
• Driver's License Check

**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please indicate what assistance is needed.