Senior Financial Analyst - Accounting Officer Principal

About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a professional accounting resource for the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), supporting various functions including budget development, financial analysis, and accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze biennial and operating budgets, spending plans, and accounting systems.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to ensure appropriation and fund integrity.
• Formulate and develop planning tools to optimize the use of appropriation funding and allocate costs effectively.
• Affirmatively participate in the annual spending plan and biennial budget processes.
• Offer consultation and assistance to BWSR on financial management, accounting procedures, and budgeting.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of accounting experience developing biennial and operating budgets, spending plans, and maintaining accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB).
• Advanced skills with Excel, Word, and Access for preparing and presenting complex financial reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to explain accounting concepts and standards to management and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with large accounting systems like SWIFT or similar.
• Knowledge of Minnesota statutes, accounting practices, and procedures.
• Experience with the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) and Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• More than three (3) years of accounting experience.
• Experience in developing and executing corporate or governmental budgets.
• Experience with activity-based costing and large-scale accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Minnesota statutes, accounting practices, and procedures.
• Experience with fiscal policy and procedure development.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access).
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial records and reports.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and GASB standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance plans.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Childcare services.
• Chore services.
• Home repair services.
• Legal assistance.
• Financial education programs.

Pay

$32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday - Friday.