Working Title: Accounting Officer

Job Class: Accounting Officer

Agency: Revenue Dept

• Job ID : 79926

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• 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 09/16/2024.

• Date Posted : 09/10/2024

• Closing Date : 09/16/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Tax Operations Division / Tax Ops-Refunds & Appeals

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

As an Accounting Officer with the Refunds team, you will research, reconcile, and resolve complex refund and account issues for customers.

Our best Accounting Officers work at a high level of accuracy, quickly identify discrepancies, make decisions based on their independent research and applying policies and procedures.

A full-time telework or hybrid telework arrangement is available for this position.

Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or in a state bordering Minnesota.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years* of para-professional/technical level accounting experience, OR

One (1) year* of professional level accounting experience

*An associate degree may substitute for 6 months of experience. Bachelor's degree may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience. Majors in Accounting, Finance, or other closely related fields are acceptable.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices

• Ability to interpret federal and state laws and department policies

• Knowledge of personal computer operating and software programs used by the department, such as GenTax, Microsoft Office, etc.

• Customer service skills

• Communication and human relation skills sufficient to establish effective working relationships with customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Gentax.

• Knowledge of the Department's refund review policies and procedures.

• Experience working with account payable, account receivables and reviewing financial transactions.

• Ability to work at a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to research and work independently.

• Problem solving skills.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, and laptop computer.

Additional Requirements

Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.