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Working Title: Federal Grants Coordinator Lead

Job Class: Accounting Officer Principal

Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

• Job ID : 77723

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open to bidders and to all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 07/08/2024.

• Date Posted : 07/02/2024

• Closing Date : 07/22/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Agriculture

• Division/Unit : Finance and Budget Division / Accounting Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• 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.

This position will provide advanced financial management expertise, analysis, and consultation on an agency-wide basis for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). This person will support the agency’s mission by working cooperatively with colleagues and taking responsibility for coordinating long-range planning, modeling, and consultation in the area of federal funding; including cooperative agreements, grants, and financial services. This position leads in the development and implementation of procedures to ensure compliance with federal policy and regulation. The person in this position reviews federal reports, negotiates federal agreements, and provides training so that financial activity complies with generally accepted accounting principles as well as federal, state, and Agriculture policies.

This position will provide high-level analysis and expert advice on fiscal questions, review and monitor budgets for all MDA funds, prepare and interpret budget related reports, advise agency personnel on procedures, and coordinate fiscal year end closing requirements as it relates to all assigned agency funding.

This position is located in St. Paul and may have the ability to telework from home.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Three years of accounting, budgeting or federal grant experience developing budgets and spending plans, assisting in the development and renewal of grants, establishing and maintaining accounting systems or related advanced level accounting work.

An advanced degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field may substitute for years of experience as follows: Associate Degree – six months; Bachelor’s Degree – one year; Master’s Degree – two years.

Additional required experience includes:

• Knowledge of accounting systems, budget policies and practices sufficient to prepare and review budgets and fiscal documents.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices enough to coordinate various phases of departmental accounting functions and to audit and interpret financial and budget documents.

• Experience preparing and interpreting complex fiscal reports and records, identifying problems quickly, researching and evaluating relevant issues, formulating solutions and communicating alternatives to appropriate personnel.

• Knowledge of federal accounting, budgeting and reporting requirements.

• Experience interpreting laws, rules and regulations, and directing staff to implement appropriate accounting procedures.

• The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business, or Finance.

Advanced knowledge of establishing and managing appropriations in various funds including Federal Funds.

Advanced ability to recognize complex accounting problems and design appropriate accounting solutions and to provide leadership and direction to program managers to deal with budget problems.

Experience with statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) or other financial accounting software.

Experience with Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4), the State’s OBIEE data warehouse, Crystal Reports, the State’s Budget Planning and Analysis System (BPAS), Fiscal Note Tracking System (FNTS) or the Appropriation Maintenance Application (AMA).

Skilled in presenting financial information using a variety of methods including PowerPoint, Skype, projectors and other means of communication policies and procedures.

Experience with the state legislative process and relevant state laws, statutes, rules, regulations and policies governing the use of state and federal funds.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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.