Accounting Officer Senior

Working Title: Accounting Officer Senior

Job Class: Accounting Officer Senior

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 94335

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/28/2026

• Closing Date : 06/17/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Operations Services Division - Central Office

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $29.25 - $42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 / 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.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Accounting Officer Senior position in St. Paul, MN.

This position exists to provide professional level accounting guidance and support to agency business units, Office of Management and Budget Services (OMBS), and act as a lead role in comprehensive understanding of rates, oversight, tracking and reporting of all MNIT expenditures. It provides analysis, coordination, and expertise in agency wide allocations, invoicing, payments and reimbursements. Subject matter expertise in the following programs: information technology services, legal, unemployment and worker's compensation.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis (up to 50%) which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience in accounting/budgeting, including planning and managing large budgets, procurement oversight, creating fiscal reports, and data review and trend analysis.

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, budgeting policies, principles, and practices sufficient to assist in the accounting and budgetary process.

Proficient in tracking expenses, analyze accounts, prepare reports, and reconcile budgets.

Human relations skills sufficient to motivate, provide guidance, and achieve cooperation and commitment to program objectives.

Ability to prepare and interpret complex fiscal reports in order to recognize potential budget risks and identify solutions.

Ability to clearly communicate complex concepts and principles to ensure accurate and effective transmission of information through internal and interagency communications for routine and technical situations.

Advanced skills with spreadsheets and databases tools such as Excel, Access, Word, or similar application in order to prepare and analyze financial data.

Experience in accounts payable / accounts receivable, revenue sufficient to track entities, audit, and reconcile accounts and resolve transactional issues.

Ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems, answer questions and resolve issues from several sources for many projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance or related field.

Experience with audit procedures and knowledge of federal and state accounting sufficient to understand auditing and reporting requirements.

Experience as a lead worker sufficient to provide accounting oversight and maintain a cohesive team by developing effective, collaborative working relationships with colleagues.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply federal and state statutes, laws, regulations, and policies.

Governmental purchasing knowledge and application of procurement laws and policies.

Knowledge of current state financial management system (SWIFT) sufficient to create and monitor encumbrances.

Interpersonal skills sufficient to deliver customer service to both internal and external customers.

Additional Requirements

No driving duties are required.

Applicants must have the ability to meet they physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

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.

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