Minnesota / Transportation Department / Accounting Officer Principal

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Accounting Officer Principal

Maintain financial records, prepare budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal rules.

17 employees hold this title in Transportation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $94,579, above the department median of $74,811.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $94,579
Agency median: $74,811
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$48,879$97,738+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 17 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Accounting Officer Principal is held in 26 Minnesota departments. In Transportation Department, the median of $94,579 ranks #13 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Housing Finance Agency

$99,301 · 3

Lottery

$97,734 · 3

Natural Resources Department

$97,734 · 1

Minnesota IT Services

$97,734 · 4

MN State Retirement System

$97,734 · 4

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$97,734 · 4

Administration Department

$97,726 · 4

Pollution Control Agency

$96,294 · 3

Agriculture Department

$96,113 · 8

MN St Colleges & Universities

$95,487 · 15

Education Department

$95,215 · 6

Water & Soil Resources Board

$94,957 · 2

Median total compensation for the Accounting Officer Principal role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Keri Lewis

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,738

Sub-department: Budget Support
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,738
Hire date: 2006-04-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Keri Lewis holds the role of Accounting Officer Principal at Transportation Department within Budget Support. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,738. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Knapp

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,738

Sub-department: Budget Support
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,738
Hire date: 2018-08-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Knapp holds the role of Accounting Officer Principal at Transportation Department within Budget Support. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,738. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karla Duren

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,738

Sub-department: Budget Support
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,738
Hire date: 2019-09-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karla Duren works as a Accounting Officer Principal for Transportation Department within Budget Support. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Karla earned $97,738 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Krieger

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Cap Hwy Cost Accounting
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1984-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Cynthia Krieger serves as a Accounting Officer Principal within Cap Highway Cost Accounting. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Wolle

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Budget Support
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2001-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Wolle is a Accounting Officer Principal at Transportation Department within Budget Support. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bret Olson

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Budget Support
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2007-05-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Bret Olson serves as a Accounting Officer Principal within Budget Support. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christina Carpenter

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Budget Support
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2010-06-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christina Carpenter works as a Accounting Officer Principal for Transportation Department within Budget Support. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Christina earned $97,734 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marcia Kleidon

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,522

Sub-department: Cap Hwy Cost Accounting
Base pay: $97,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,522
Hire date: 2012-07-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marcia Kleidon works as a Accounting Officer Principal for Transportation Department within Cap Highway Cost Accounting. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Marcia earned $97,522 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Halima Mohamud

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$94,579

Sub-department: Cap Hwy Cost Accounting
Base pay: $94,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,579
Hire date: 2007-11-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Halima Mohamud holds the role of Accounting Officer Principal at Transportation Department within Cap Highway Cost Accounting. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,579. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Conklin

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$91,897

Sub-department: Financial Reporting
Base pay: $90,897
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,897
Hire date: 2013-11-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Jacob Conklin serves as a Accounting Officer Principal within Financial Reporting. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,897. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Breanne Buhl

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$86,366

Sub-department: Controller/Financial Mgmt Admn
Base pay: $86,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,366
Hire date: 2013-01-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Breanne Buhl holds the role of Accounting Officer Principal at Transportation Department within Controller/Financial Management Admn. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,366. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lue Yang

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Budget Support
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2017-11-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lue Yang holds the role of Accounting Officer Principal at Transportation Department within Budget Support. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Yost

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$84,022

Sub-department: Budget Support
Base pay: $84,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,022
Hire date: 2006-01-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cynthia Yost is a Accounting Officer Principal at Transportation Department within Budget Support. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,022. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Linda Estes

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$83,288

Sub-department: Controller/Financial Mgmt Admn
Base pay: $83,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,288
Hire date: 2022-09-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Linda Estes serves as a Accounting Officer Principal within Controller/Financial Management Admn. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,288. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alison Winslow

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$76,484

Sub-department: Financial Reporting
Base pay: $76,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,484
Hire date: 2016-06-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Alison Winslow serves as a Accounting Officer Principal within Financial Reporting. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,484. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Vang Thao

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$70,320

Sub-department: Financial Reporting
Base pay: $70,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,320
Hire date: 2018-06-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Vang Thao holds the role of Accounting Officer Principal at Transportation Department within Financial Reporting. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,320. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laurie Holmberg

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$48,879

Sub-department: Finance Mgmt & Payroll
Base pay: $48,879
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,879
Hire date: 1988-03-14
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laurie Holmberg works as a Accounting Officer Principal for Transportation Department within Finance Management & Payroll. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Laurie earned $48,879 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.