Financial Reporting Specialist - Finance Specialist 1

About the role

This position compiles data for and assists in financial reporting requirements for the State. The Financial Reporting Specialist works closely with all members of the Financial Reporting team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements to be included in the State’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Cooking work performed by state agencies in support of the ACFR.
• Preparing other state and federal financial reports, including the State’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Maintaining and developing ad hoc databases and reports to support the gathering and testing of financial information.
• Independently develop data layouts and methodologies to create process efficiencies for completing and reviewing the ACFR funds, notes, other required supplementary information, and other ledger data analysis.
• Advising state agencies on the interpretation and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Assisting in the development of ad hoc reporting for data analysis and providing financial information to management and the financial community.

Requirements

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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume.

• At least two (2) years of experience using or querying a complex accounting system, including compiling data and running reports.
• At least two (2) years of experience creating or auditing governmental financial statements.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated communication skills to clearly prepare and convey financial information, document policies and procedures, and build effective working relationships in a professional, timely, and organized manner.
• Analytical and organizational skills sufficient to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to build and maintain professional, constructive working relationships with agency personnel, auditors, and colleagues to support timely coordination and accurate financial reporting.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A master’s degree in public accounting may substitute for 18 months of experience.

Skills

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Benefits

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• 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

Pay

$31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually

Schedule

Day Shift

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Helen Kope at helen.kope@state.mn.us or (651) 201-8199.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.