Job Summary
As the accounting operations supervisor at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), supervise one of two accounting units that conduct the following activities: purchasing and procurement, receiving and asset management, purchasing card administration, systems access and security, and agency loan programs. Provide backup and support to the staff in the other accounting unit. Act as a lead user of the state’s financial management system, Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), and the agency’s primary business system, TEMPO. Participate in planning, developing and implementing e-business applications for financial and accounting operations. Work to develop and enhance the documented policy and procedures for accounting operations, and ensure they are available to all agency staff. Generate accounting and financial reports from SWIFT and the state’s financial data warehouse. Assist staff at all levels in the agency with accounting and financial management questions and issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of advanced professional accounting experience including demonstrative experience in Statewide systems including: Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), Budget Planning and Analysis System (BPAS), Information Access Warehouse (IA), and Statewide Employee Management (SEMA4) or similar accounting and financial planning systems used in other government operations.
Experience connecting financial reporting to strategic and operational planning.
Supervisory or leadership skills sufficient to lead a diverse group of individuals in a hybrid environment such as effectively supervise, plan, assign, and direct the work of others; and effectively delegate responsibility, monitor progress, mentor, and develop employees.
Knowledge of:
State accounting policies, principles and practices, and relevant state statutes.
State contracting, purchasing and procurement policies and practices.
Federal budgeting and accounting practices, auditing, and financial reporting requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant business administration field of study.
Experience in accounting/financial auditing or business management with financial accounting activities to include preparing and interpreting complex fiscal reports, recognizing problems and working toward solutions (i.e. investigating financial issues using analytical methods and skills).
Experience in the principles, theories and techniques of acquisitions, contract management, and materials management.
Experience in leading project teams focused on financial operations, issues, and problem solving to include team development, consensus building and negotiation.
Strong written and verbal communications skills to establish effective working relationships with fellow supervisors, managers, division directors, the public, and federal and state agencies and local units of government.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
A driver’s license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver’s license AND a satisfactory driver’s license record check. Requires a Class D driver’s license: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver’s license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Patty Atchison at patty.atchison@state.mn.us or 651-757-2774.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Patty Atchison at patty.atchison@state.mn.us.
About Pollution Control Agency
Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.
