Accountant - accounting officer
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Location
Minnesota | United States
Job description
Working Title: Accountant
Job Class: Accounting Officer Agency: Minnesota State - Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted : 01/22/2024
- Closing Date : 02/21/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota State and St. Cloud State University
- Division/Unit : Center for International Studies
- Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time
- Work Hours : 8:00am-4:30pm
- Days of Work : Monday - Friday
- Travel Required : No
- Salary Range: $22.61 - $32.71 / hourly; $47,209 - $68,298 / annually
- Classified Status : Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- Location : St. Cloud State University
- FLSA Status : Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible : No
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans. The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
The Accountant is responsible for all facets of accounting services at the Center for International Studies (CIS). This includes responsibility for accounts receivable and payable transactions, reconciliation and verification of accounts, and preparation of budget analysis and cost/revenue projections for Education Abroad and Away programs, International Admissions and Recruitment, International Student and Scholar Services, and the overall department. This position also provides administrative support for the Associate Vice President of Center for International Studies in the overall budget management and serves as the primary liaison between the department and the Business Services Office.
Minimum Qualifications - Four year Accounting degree or Two year Accounting degree with 1 yr directly related accounting experience or No degree with 2 yrs directly related accounting experience.
- Knowledge and practice of the generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards of state government, state wide accounting policies and procedures
- Cash and accrual accounting principles and practices
- Budgeting experience
- High level computer skills in accounting software, spreadsheets, databases, word processing
- Effective communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications - Four year degree in accounting or related field
- Knowledge of MnSCU accounting policies and procedures
Additional Requirements The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State‘s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
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
[email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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