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Working Title: Grant Accountant

Job Class: Accounting Officer Principal

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 80207

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/13/2024

• Closing Date : 09/19/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / FOD DCYF Grants & Allocations

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity.

Formerly a part of the Department of Human Services, the new Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency became effective on July 1, 2024. This position and its team are scheduled to move to DCYF in July of 2025.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .*

Title IV-E Fiscal First Prevention Services Act Grant Accountant : In this position you will provide financial management resources to the Department Human Services (DHS) regarding the Title IV-E foster care Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) regulations and implications. You will serve as the department resource regarding Title IV-E and the subsequent changes to claiming and reimbursement as a result of the FFPSA.

This position supports the fiscal policy expertise and analytical resources to the division for the federal Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption Assistance programs. This position will provide oversight to maintain the integrity of the department’s Title IV-E claiming; conduct and execute analysis of new/proposed legislation and other complex issues regarding the operational and fiscal components of current and new claiming opportunities for the state, counties, tribes, and other local entities; act as a consultant to DCYF staff and management; prepare and submit Minnesota’s Title IV-E federal quarterly statewide claim; and prepare expenditure reporting and analysis as needed by policy and financial operations management.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

3 years of professional accounting or financial experience. Experience must demonstrate:

• Expertise in federal regulations and law relating to administrative maintenance reimbursement and claiming.

• Knowledge of federal grant management.

• Knowledge of federal administrative claiming methodologies and cost allocation plans.

• Skills in analysis and comprehensive reporting.

• Experience interpreting and analyzing fiscal data, reports, and records.

*A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Knowledge of Title IV-E federal regulations.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Experience applying accounting principles (GAAP) and practices sufficient in creation of various financial statements and reports

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex fiscal reports and records for adherence and conformance to federal laws, state statutes, and department policies

• Experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel, including use of pivot tables and advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP or similar functions

• Communication skills that demonstrate the ability for clear and persuasive presentations to both internal and external audiences, including written and verbal skills to train other staff, answer questions, and provide accounting guidance

• Ability to plan, organize, and successfully manage competing priorities

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.