Financial Reporting Specialist - Accounting Officer Senior or Finance Specialist

Working Title

Financial Reporting Specialist

Accounting Officer Senior or Finance Specialist 1

Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB)

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/14/2026
• Closing Date: 03/06/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Minnesota Management & Budget / MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Accounting Services / Financial Reporting
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Accounting Officer Senior Salary Range: $29.25 - $42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 / annually
• Finance Specialist 1 Salary Range: $31.26 - $46.15 / hourly; $65,270 - $96,361 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

• Preparing financial statements to be included in the State's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Coordinating work performed by state agencies in support of the ACFR.
• Preparing other state and federal financial reports, including the State's Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Maintaining and developing ad hoc databases and reports to support the gathering and testing of financial information.
• Independently develop data layouts and methodologies to create process efficiencies for completing and reviewing the ACFR funds, notes, other required supplementary information, and other ledger data analysis.
• Advising state agencies on the interpretation and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Assisting in the development of ad hoc reporting for data analysis and providing financial information to management and the financial community.

Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.

• Two (2) years of experience using or querying a complex accounting system, including compiling data and running reports (for Accounting Officer Senior).
• Three (3) years of experience using or querying a complex accounting system, including compiling data and running reports (for Finance Specialist
  1).
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present financial data and reports in a professional, timely, and effective manner.
• Strong skills designing, building and maintaining complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Analytical and organizational skills to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills to establish effective working relationships and clearly document policies, procedures, and related information.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• Experience in creating or auditing government financial statements.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience with People Soft and/or SWIFT.
• Experience with nVision reporting.

It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment, which may consist of the following checks:

• SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state employees only).
• Criminal history check.
• Reference check.
• Social Security and address verification.
• Education verification.
• Conflict of interest review.
• Other legally or internal policy required checks.

A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case‑by‑case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.

Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E‑Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor…