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Working Title: Accounts Receivable Director

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 80778

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes; hybrid work schedule

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/15/2024

• Closing Date : 11/04/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Operations Services Division / Office of Management and Budget Services (OMBS)

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association / MMA

• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive

• 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.

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) Accounts Receivable Director position, at our central office in St. Paul, MN.

This position exists to direct and manage accounts receivable/revenue management operations consistent with statewide laws, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) policies, and DNR policies and procedures. This position consults and guides the department's cross-disciplinary accounts receivable/revenue management activities and related policy development. This position is the representative of the agency for accounts receivable/revenue management operations.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Direct the agency’s accounts receivable/revenue management operations activities including leadership, policy setting, and transactions at a statewide level so that federal and state laws are adhered to, statewide and department policies and procedures are followed, conflicts of interest do not arise, consistent with senior management direction and the DNR mission.

• Manage and supervise the accounts receivable services within OMBS to ensure that actions support the DNR mission and work assignments are completed in an efficient and expedient manner.

• Plan, develop and direct fiscal operations and services with regards to accounts receivable revenue management operations. Ensure financial transactions comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), state and federal laws, and state accounting policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned to assure efficient and effective operations of the accounts receivable services.

This position may be eligible to telework, which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. This position will require some work in our central office location in St. Paul, MN on an occasional basis for meetings, training, onboarding, etc. or as needed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of accounts receivable experience with demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices (GAAP) sufficient to direct, plan, and develop accounts receivable revenue management operations.

• A bachelors degree in business, accounting, finance, or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• Supervisory experience sufficient to effectively hire, lead, motivate, develop, foster teamwork, assign work, evaluate, discipline, reward, and manage direct reports.

• Knowledge of Word Processing software such as, Microsoft Word, Excel and other data base programs.

• Communication skills sufficient to communicate policies, procedures, and standards effectively and to maintain effective working relationships with managers, public, and employees.

• Ability to treat employees inclusively in the areas of accommodation, scheduling, expectations, individualized resource needs, training, and development.

• Ability to research and interpret relevant laws sufficient to effectively inform and direct staff, and agency leadership.

• Ability to analyze, and identify a problem, sufficient to recommend improvements and solutions.

• Ability to work under extreme time pressures generated by budget, fiscal cycles, department management, the Govenor's Office, and the Legislature.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in business, accounting, finance, or closely related field.

• Two (2) years of Supervisory experience sufficient to effectively hire, lead, motivate, develop, foster teamwork, assign work, evaluate, discipline, reward, and manage direct reports.

• Experience with statewide accounting system (SWIFT), Oracle E-Business Suite Revenue Management and Billing (WIRES) or other similar large ERP and revenue management accounting applications.

• Knowledge of state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and procedures regarding accounting and budgeting.

Additional Requirements

There are no driving duties required.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the

position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United

States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to

employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

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.