Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is a state transportation agency seeking a Major Project Accountant to oversee the financial management of major transportation projects costing $100 million or more. The role provides financial leadership, ensures compliance with Federal Highway Administration and state requirements, advises staff on financial systems, and recommends improvements to financial procedures and business practices.
Responsibilities
- Our Major Project Accountant position oversees all major transportation projects costing $100 million or more and serves as the agency’s expert in the financial and accounting requirements of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) federal aid program
- It provides leadership, technical guidance, and coordination to project staff to ensure proper financial management and compliance with federal and state regulations
- The role monitors and manages financial responsibilities tied to major projects, including partnerships and revenue agreements; supports and advises MnDOT staff on the use of statewide financial systems (SWIFT); and recommends improvements to financial procedures and business practices
- The position also leads corrective actions to maintain agency compliance and serves as a key resource for major project financial oversight across MnDOT
Skills
- Two years of advanced professional experience that demonstrate:
- Knowledge and application of federal laws, regulations, and financial requirements such as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) federal aid programs
- Experience monitoring project financials, reviewing cost documentation, and ensuring compliance
- Financial reporting experience to analyze and prepare reports, forecast, and/or provide risks analysis
- Experience serving as a strategic partner to stakeholders
- A Master's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance may substitute for six months of advanced professional experience
Benefits
- This position may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans
- Health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & well-being resources
- Public pension plans
- Deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan
- Life insurance
- Short & long-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee education
- Leadership development
- Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee recognition
- Employee activities
- Fitness center at our Central Office
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