Careers
Consider a Career at PERA
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 diverse talents and experience. We employ a wide variety of professionals and support staff – ranging from actuaries, accountants and field reps to customer service specialists, communications and legal.
Accounting Officer Principal
This position engages in general accounting of the highest degree of complexity and importance. This position requires effective verbal and written communications with PERA staff and with personnel from other state agencies and local units of government.
PERA is hiring for two Accounting Officer Principal positions. Each position will have a different primary responsibilities:
>>Position 1: Manages PERA’s cash and investments assets, determining the cash balance daily and maximizing investment income, and oversees PERA’s financial activity within the State of Minnesota’s accounting system, SWIFT, by processing complex transactions and analyzing financial reports.
>>Position 2: Manages PERA’s general ledger and financial reporting, including the complete and accurate recording of financial activity, preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and reviewing the GASB 68 schedules for employers.
These positions will primarily telework; however, these positions are required to be in-person once each week and as needed. PERA’s office is located in St. Paul, MN.
Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.
Accounting Director
This position is responsible for managing daily financial operations and supervising staff that perform those activities. This position will oversee:
>>Banking and cash management.
>>Accounts receivable and cash receipts.
>>Accounts payable and vendor payments.
>>Administrative budget preparation.
>>Financial activity recorded in various accounting systems.
As delegated, this position will engage with the management team to evaluate, define, plan, and implement initiatives and best practices to improve financial management.
This position will primarily be telework; however, this position is required to be in-person once each week and as needed. PERA’s office is located in St. Paul, MN. Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.