Working Title: Payroll Tax Accountant

Job Class: Finance Specialist 2 or 3

Agency: Mn Management & Budget

• Job ID : 82099

• 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 : 11/23/2024

• Closing Date : 12/13/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn Management & Budget / Mn Mgmt & Budget -Confidential

• Division/Unit : Personnel/Payroll / Payroll Management

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Ran ge: FS2 $32.99 - $48.93 /hourly $68,883 - $102,166 / annually

• Salary Range: FS 3 $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unreap

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• 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.

• Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is hiring for a Payroll Tax Accountant position at the Finance Specialist 2 or Finance Specialist 3 classification, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate. This is a full-time, permanent position located in MMB’s Accounting Services Division, Statewide Payroll Services Section. The position is covered under the Commissioner’s Plan. The Payroll Tax Accountant position oversees the state’s payroll tax compliance responsibilities in a multi-state environment as well as internal controls for other aspects of the section’s payroll functions. The successful candidate for this position will be eligible for a hybrid telework/in-office work schedule. NOTE: If you are interested in this position, please submit a current resume AND a complete description of your qualifications as they relate to the requirements below.

Minimum Qualifications

• Finance Specialist 2 - Three (3) years payroll, tax, or accounting work experience with a large enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, such as Oracle/PeopleSoft, Workday, UPK, or SAP.

• Finance Specialist 3 - Four (4) years payroll, tax, or accounting work experience with a large enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, such as Oracle/PeopleSoft, Workday, UPK, or SAP

• Extensive knowledge of employment tax law and regulations

• Strong research, problem solving and decision-making skills

• Excellent organization and communication skills

Educational experience substitution:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (see list in Preferred Qualifications section below) will substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

• A master’s degree in a relevant field will substitute for 18 months of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field

• A Payroll Certification issued by the PayrollOrg (formerly the American Payroll Association (APA))

• Extensive experience with employment taxes for a large employer

• Filing of quarterly and annual tax returns

• Extensive knowledge of Oracle/PeopleSoft software

• CPA certificate/license, or Payroll Certification by PayrollOrg (formerly the American Payroll Association (APA))

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.