PERA offers rewarding career opportunities in public service where you can make a positive difference for Minnesota.
Because our agency has a diverse set of responsibilities, we have exciting opportunities for people with a variety of talents and experience. We employ a wide range of professionals and support staff – from customer service specialists, communications and field reps to IT positions, account technicians, and legal.
Current Openings
Accounting Officer Intermediate
Closing Date: 2/10/2026
Salary Range: $55,185 - $80,492 annually
This position performs technical and analytical financial and administrative work to support PERA’s Statewide Voluntary Firefighter (SVF) Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. The role assists with SVF financial operations and reporting for participating fire departments, supports coordination with internal PERA staff and external partners, and helps ensure financial activity aligns with applicable laws and accounting standards.
This position administers and coordinates daily operations of PERA’s document management and benefit application processing activities by planning, directing and supervising employees, program activities, projects, and business functions which review and maintain the data integrity and security of member, employer and agency records.
This position performs advanced accounting work to support PERA’s financial operations and reporting, including reconciling activity across multiple systems, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with state requirements.