Accounting Officer

Location: St. Paul
Telework Eligible: Yes (applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state within 50 miles of the office may be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time; those living more than 50 miles away may telework up to 100% with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance)
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

About the Role

The Accounting Officer supports MNsure’s Financial Operations by maintaining and controlling financial activity within the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) accounting system and assigned subsidiary systems. The role performs professional-level accounting work including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, reconciliation, financial analysis, reporting, and technical assistance. The incumbent ensures compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements; maintains accurate financial data and processes; supports internal controls; and provides responsive service to MNsure staff, DHS partners, carriers, vendors, and auditors within a complex financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage SWIFT financial activity including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, monthly carrier invoicing, and invoice processing.
• Analyze and reconcile financial data across SWIFT and subsidiary systems, including U.S. Bank reconciliation and revenue/expense alignment.
• Develop and maintain financial reports for federal and state agencies, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate and improve business processes by researching SWIFT functionality, recommending enhancements, and documenting procedures.
• Provide technical assistance to MNsure staff, management, external partners, and auditors on financial operations and accounting policies.
• Maintain accounting integrity by monitoring accounts, preparing corrections, establishing budgets/encumbrances, and supporting internal control assessments.
• Develop tracking tools such as worksheets, databases, and off-system spreadsheets to monitor financial activity and support reporting accuracy.
• Support special projects and provide data, analysis, and accounting expertise as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of professional accounting experience demonstrating the following:
  • Application of GAAP and GASB standards in daily accounting work
  • Financial reconciliation across multiple systems, including resolving discrepancies
  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, billing, and monitoring revenue and expense activity
  • Use of financial systems such as SWIFT/PeopleSoft, subsidiary systems, databases, or spreadsheets
  • Analysis of financial data to identify issues, prepare corrections, and support reporting accuracy
  • Development of financial reports for internal or external stakeholders
  • Technical assistance to staff, vendors, auditors, or customers regarding accounting processes
  • Process improvement through documentation, evaluation, or implementation of accounting procedures
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SWIFT/PeopleSoft beyond basic transactional processing, such as troubleshooting system issues, optimizing workflows, or supporting configuration changes
• Experience preparing federal or state financial reports (MMB, OLA, DOR, CMS, etc.) in a government or public-sector environment
• Experience with subsidiary financial systems including bank reconciliation tools, payment platforms, or revenue tracking systems
• Ability to document and improve business processes through written procedures, workflow analysis, or implementation of new accounting practices
• Experience supporting audits by preparing working papers, responding to auditor inquiries, or coordinating documentation
• Advanced proficiency with financial data tools such as complex spreadsheets, databases, or interfaces used for tracking and reconciling financial activity
• Strong communication skills for presenting financial information to technical and non-technical audiences, including management and external partners
• Experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment such as state government, health insurance programs, or large public agencies
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines and shifting priorities

Pay

$26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually

Schedule

Day Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including:
  • Mental health support
  • Relationship challenges (personal and work)
  • Grief and loss
  • Financial and legal issues
  • Daily living/convenience services (chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care)

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.