Financial Coordinator - Accounting Officer Senior or Accounting Officer Principal

Working Title: Financial Coordinator

Job Class: Accounting Officer Senior or Accounting Officer Principal

Agency: Education Department

• Job ID : 94456

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes - up to 50%

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/28/2026

• Closing Date : 06/10/2026

• Bid Open: 05/28/2026

• Bid Close: 06/03/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Accounting and Budgeting

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: Accounting Officer Senior: $29.25-$42.94 /hourly; $61,074 - $89,659/ annually; Accounting Officer Principal: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Accounting Officer Senior: Non-exempt; Accounting Officer Principal: Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

This position provides in-depth budget and financial analysis for MDE funds so agency leadership/management/staff are able make informed financial decisions and take action. This position helps ensure that the agency meets its obligations in managing federal, state, and other funds in a manner that is consistent with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies. This position is required to review and monitor budgets for state and federal funds, prepare and interpret budget related reports, advise agency personnel on procedures, and coordinate fiscal year end closing requirements as it relates to all assigned agency funding. This position also prepares annual agency spending plans and assists in biennial budget preparation.

This vacancy is being posted at two (2) different levels. Only one (1) position will be filled, dependent on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Accounting Officer Senior

Two (2) years* of professional experience in financial management or accounting

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, financial management, business or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitute for eighteen (18) months for experience.

Accounting Officer Principal

Three (3) years* of professional experience in financial management or accounting

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, financial management, business or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitute for eighteen (18) months for experience.

Experience must include:

• Experience preparing and reviewing budgets and/or fiscal reports sufficient to identify problems quickly, research and evaluate relevant issues and formulate solutions;
• Experience with large-scale accounting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with state legislative processes, relevant state laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and policies governing the use of state and federal funds;
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Business or Finance;
• Experience with State of Minnesota Financial Systems including Budget Planning & Analysis System (BPAS), Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4), Appropriation, Maintenance Application (AMA), Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT);
• Experience with Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition;
• Grants management experience in a governmental environment to includes managing federal or non-federal funding.

Additional Requirements

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
• Employment Reference Check
• Conflict of Interest Review
• Driver's License Check
• Criminal Background Check

Additional Requirements. The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MN 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.

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