Financial Reporting Analyst - Accounting Officer Intermediate

Financial Reporting Analyst

Job Class: Accounting Officer Intermediate

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Job ID: 95969

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes, may be eligible for some telework.

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 08/06/2026

Closing Date: 08/13/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE

Division/Unit: CO Fiscal Management

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / 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.

DEED is committed to radically increasing economic impacts for individuals and businesses that face systematic barriers to growth. This position will contribute to building a positive internal culture that makes DEED an extraordinary place to work!

This position will be based in our Administrative & Fiscal Services (AFS) division. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for high level financial management and accounting work for our agency of approximately 1,700 employees over 50 locations throughout the State of Minnesota.

Lead the single audit and submission of the agency's Schedule Expenses of Federal Awards (SEFA) and annual reporting reports (ACFR) processes on behalf of the agency.

Develop useful, insightful reporting for all division and units with the agency related to SEFA and ACFR deliverables.

Function as the agency expert in the development of financial reporting so that accurate current, historical, and projection information is available to agency management.

Design and maintain the financial operations of the agency in a manner that ensures appropriate financial budget systems, policies and procedures are in place to support successful achievement of established goals and objectives while maintaining compliance with industry guidelines (United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB), legislative intent, and good business practices.

This position assists with administering extensive accounting and technically complex systems including Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), Statewide Employee Management (SEMA4), and the fiscal Internal Audit (IA) and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) warehouses This includes, but is not limited to, in collaboration with the Budget Director developing procedures and policies related to state and federal financial reporting in compliance with best practices and legal standards. This position also may assist in providing back-up services to the Financial Planning and Analysis business unit which requires extensive accounting and technical system knowledge of complex systems.

This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year* experience in accounting, financial reporting, or government accounting

*Bachelor's degree in accounting, financial management, grant 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 of experience

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Experience with creating and interpreting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting (ACFR) and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) on the single audit report.
• Experience with creating and interpreting complex fiscal records and reports, recognized reporting problems and their effects as they relate to federal laws, state statues and department polices.
• Experience in creating a variety of financial statements and reports and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) to reporting.
• Communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff at the agency, to provide great customer service.
• Ability to lead periodic review, evaluation, and assessment of reporting activities.
• Ability to adjust and respond to situations as they occur with minimal direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, financial management, grant management, business, or other
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and experience applying them in state or federal financial reporting.
• Experience in financial reporting, working within Statewide integrated financial tools (SWIFT) or other complex state accounting systems.
• Experience in process improvement, internal controls, and compliance with state/federal fiscal policies.
• Experience in working with financial statements and auditors in the government sector.
• Skill in organization to manage workload, competing priorities, and still meet strict deadlines.
• 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

• A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)
• Employment Reference Check
• Conflict of Interest Review
• Driver's License and Records Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.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.

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