Accounting Officer Intermediate - Grants, Internal Controls, and Audit Management - Military Veterans

Job Description

Under limited supervision, this position performs and coordinates Grants Accounting Management, Internal Controls Management, and Audits Response Management functions for Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) and Inver Hills Community College (IHCC).

The person in this role is responsible for collaboratively managing the financial accounting for Federal and State Grants, posting accounting entries; reconciling grant revenues and expenditures; responding to mandatory grant financial reporting and audit requests; and invoicing/drawing-down/and recording the receipts of Federal Grant funding. In doing so, they are responsible for managing relationships with our Federal and State grantors and the Grant Managers at both IHCC and DCTC.

This position is responsible for working collaboratively to ensure that the financial internal controls for IHCC/DCTC are consistent with State/Federal laws and with the policies and procedures of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. In doing so, the incumbent validates that all documented internal controls are actively being managed by the responsible individuals; identifies and mitigates any potential segregation of duties concerns; collaborates to ensure security access rights are in alignment with controls and submits control documents to System Office for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

This position is also responsible for managing the coordination of responses to audit requests for information and audit findings.

In performing these duties, the incumbent must be adept at using a number of financial tools including the Workday and ISRS accounting systems, MS Excel and Power BI.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• Professional knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records and reports.
• Working knowledge of operating budgets principles sufficient to prepare, analyze, monitor and review activity.
• Analytical and organizational skills along with the ability to reconcile data and balance accounts using Excel spreadsheets and/or PowerBI.
• Effective planning, time management, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Excellent human relations skills in order to maintain effective working relationships with management, faculty and staff.
• Knowledge of audit procedures and internal controls.

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor?s and/or Master?s degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and private grant accounting, policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Minnesota State Colleges and University system accounting practices, policies/procedures, and accounting systems (ISRS / Workday)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong Microsoft Power BI skills
• Microsoft Access Database skills with the ability to create queries, analyze results, and generate accurate reports

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain a stationary position while working on a computer for long periods of time.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes; May be an opportunity for partial telework based on the department needs.

Application Procedure:

Please upload the following information with your application:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest (Optional)
• Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)
• Transcript (Applications must include transcripts to be considered. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes.)

Internal Applicants

All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for ?Browse Jobs ? Employees? in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

External Applicants

Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State

Contact
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@dctc.edu or at 651-423-8411.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

About

Dakota County Technical College is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands-on learning, serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs. Many graduates enter the workforce right away, while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities. DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training, working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees. DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students, their families, and regional businesses.

DCTC is aligned with Inver Hills Community College. Located nine miles apart, Inver Hills offers a broad range of liberal arts and professional programs that complement programs at DCTC. Both Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College are r ecognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.