Accounting Officer Inter - Financial Reporting

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•St. Paul, MN

10h•$26 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

Assist in the accumulation of data for and the preparation of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) Annual Financial Report and other system-wide reports. Assist in determining areas to be monitored and in the analysis and improvement of financial information to ensure that financial position of the Minnesota State is accurately portrayed and reporting requirements are met. Work closely with other Financial Reporting Units such as Campus Assistance, Loans, and System Office Business Office to provide help on those units’ projects or duties.

Requirements

Two years of professional experience in accounting, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ability to apply them in transactional and reporting context.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including ability to analyze and validate large data sets using functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and filtering tools.
Ability to identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies using analytical reasoning.
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume or deadline-driven environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-accounting staff.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop effective working relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues
Knowledge of Minnesota State Financial Systems
Experience with MS Access, Power BI or a similar database system
CPA or MBA, or working towards obtaining one of those

Responsibilities

Assist in the accumulation of data for and the preparation of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) Annual Financial Report and other system-wide reports.
Assist in determining areas to be monitored and in the analysis and improvement of financial information to ensure that financial position of the Minnesota State is accurately portrayed and reporting requirements are met.
Work closely with other Financial Reporting Units such as Campus Assistance, Loans, and System Office Business Office to provide help on those units’ projects or duties.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents