• Account Clerk Senior

    State of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)


    Working Title: Account Clerk Senior

     

    Job Class: Account Clerk Senior

    Agency: Administration Dept

    + **Job ID** : 86548

    + **Location** : St. Paul

    + **Telework Eligible** : No

    + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

    + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

    + **Date Posted** : 05/31/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 06/12/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Administration Dept / Administration-AFSCME

    + **Division/Unit** : Plant Mgmt Accounting

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

    + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $21.90 - $29.65 / hourly; $45,727 - $61,909 / annually

    + **Classified Status** : Classified

    + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

    + **Work Area** : Business operations/Accounting

    + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

    + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

     

    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.

     

    **This position is to** serve as the asset and inventory coordinator, including performing physical inventory to verify division assets; assist the purchasing card coordinator in monitoring division purchasing card purchases, process purchase orders, and process payroll.

    Examples of job duties include:

    + Serve as thedivision'sasset andinventorycoordinator

    + Process masstimeand labordistribution forFacilitiesManagement employees

    + Creating purchase orders and provide guidance and assistance to other division staff regarding purchase orders.

    + Assist Facilities Management'spurchasing card coordinator

    + Provide backup support to Accounting Unit positions as assigned.

    + Provide support for special projects.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Customer service skills and independent judgement sufficient to provide prompt, consistent, courteous and accurate information via email, phone, in person and through public presentations.

    + Ability to effectively communicate and elicit information with tact and diplomacy in difficult situations without needing assistance in most instances.

    + Math skills sufficient to calculate, review and reconcile financial data and balance accounts.

    + Data entry skills sufficient to create, enter, and process data and information records accurately with minimal oversight.

    + Two or more years of similar office experience in banking, accounting, finance, or related field.

    + Ability to follow procedures and written instructions and independently fulfill work assignments with accurate results.

    + Must have or have the ability to acquire a Minnesota driver’s license within 60 days.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Knowledge and experience working in SWIFT, SEMA4, or other large accounting system.

    + Knowledge and experience reconciling Bank Statements

    + Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records, and reports.

    + Knowledge Using spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to enter, compile, store, and retrieve data.

    + Word processing skills to develop and modify a variety of correspondence, records and reports.

    + Must be able to fulfill work assignments independently as well as successfully work as part of a team.

    Additional Requirements

    SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK THROUGH AMERICAN DATABANK and EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

     

    Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.