JOB SUMMARY

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.
This position performs reviews of indirect cost rates, financial analysis, and grant budgets that comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS). These reviews provide education and assist with management decisions to agency program offices that work with grantees and other contractors.

Other responsibilities include:

• Providing technical guidance and expertise to the Office of Financial Management, Office of Audit leadership, and other Office of Audit staff on indirect cost rates, cost principles, cost allocation plans and pre-award/close-out audits.
• Reviewing the work of other team members that perform complex and/or sensitive indirect cost rate reviews of grantees and sub recipients.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of advanced professional accounting, finance, or grants experience that demonstrates:

• Experience working with grants and/or contracts.
• Experience applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to federal, state, and/or local grant funding.
• Experience analyzing financial data and legal compliance requirements.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, planning or a related degree, may substitute for six months of advanced professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (with an accounting concentration).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Experience performing indirect cost rate reviews.
• Government and/or non-profit auditing experience.
• Experience applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and/or generally accepted government auditing standards (Yellow Book).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, and/or Education/License Verification.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us; or by calling Janet Miller at tel:651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.
The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html

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.

Other responsibilities include:

• Providing technical guidance and expertise to the Office of Financial Management, Office of Audit leadership, and other Office of Audit staff on indirect cost rates, cost principles, cost allocation plans and pre-award/close-out audits.
• Reviewing the work of other team members that perform complex and/or sensitive indirect cost rate reviews of grantees and sub recipients