• Working Title:

  Systems Account Budget Officer

• Job Class:

  Accounting Officer Principal

• Agency:

  Human Services Dept
• + •Job ID•: 96429 + •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
• : 08/19/2026 +
• Closing Date
• : 09/01/2026 +
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
• : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office +
• Division/Unit
• : DHS-Central Office / FOD Budget Operations +
• Work Shift/Work Hours
• : Day Shift, 8:00am
• 4:30pm +
• Days of Work
• : Monday
• Friday +
• Travel Required
• : No +

• Salary Range:

• $32.97
• $48.60 / hourly; $68,841
• $101,476 / 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. _
• This position is eligible for_ telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
• _ As the Systems Account Budget Officer, the incumbent will review and implement budget setup, cost allocation determinations, and reporting requirements associated with the Department of Human Services (DHS) Systems Account and DHS systems modernization.

The incumbent will help in the creation of the quarterly Systems Fund Financial Status Reports and other reporting needs for several DHS systems account workgroups/steering teams. This position also handles the analysis of MNIT billing and works with rate setting implementation as well as work with MNIT@DHS to ensure budget accuracy.

• Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
• + Collaborate with Systems Account Lead, Project Managers, MN.

IT @ DHS fiscal staff and the FOD cost allocation unit to develop and maintain the financial components of all APD and systems account budgets, including coordinating and monitoring financial activities to ensure funding is available. + Monitor the overall systems account funds as it relates to the budget structure, available funds, expenditures, FFP and cost allocation. + Determine solutions to budget questions and issues to help ensure a balanced budget. + Perform the quarterly audits for cost allocation with the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to ensure accurate billing of costs related to the systems account activities as it relates to federal financial participation (FFP). + Maintain and monitor MNIT budgets, ensuring there are enough funds available to pay MNIT Bills and work with business areas to ensure line item billing is accurate for DHS expenditures based on program, systems and employee charges.

• 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.
• _•Three (3) years of accounting or financial experience.

Experience must demonstrate:

+ Skills sufficient to conduct complex calculations. + Working with cost allocation principles or indirect cost methodologies. + Familiarity with SWIFT or similar accounting system. + Skills and abilities to analyze complex financial and statistical data.

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance may substitute for one (1) year of experience. OR
• A Master's degree in Accounting or Finance may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications
• + Budgeting or Accounting experience with charts of accounts or structure funding codes. + Understanding of the DHS Cost Allocation process or the DHS Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plan. + Experience with _State of MN and DHS accounting systems and policies, including SWIFT, SEMA4 and EIOR._ + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• 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.