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Working Title: Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable

Job Class: Accounting Technician

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

+ **Job ID** : 85983

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes #LI-Hybrid

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

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

+ **Closing Date** : 06/09/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services

+ **Division/Unit** : Office of Enterprise Tech / Accounts Payable

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $22.57 - $31.89 / hourly; $47,126 - $66,586 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

+ **Work Area** : Saint Paul

+ **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.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position will be part of the Enterprise Services team, which delivers a full suite of services to state agencies, boards, councils, and commissions, and many central services to local government partners.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Accounting Technician.

This position plays a crucial role in providing accounting work for Minnesota IT Services Finance Management Division. The primary focus will be on delivering financial technical services related to the Accounts Payable function across various funds and programs. The incumbent in this position performs tasks in accordance with the establishes procedures, handling complex transactions requiring a deep understanding of the Statewide Accounting System – SWIFT to effectively control, analyze, audit and prepare appropriate accounting records and reports and recognize and mitigate errors or problems.

This position is responsible for reviewing invoices, generating records and reports, analyzing expense reports, understanding purchase orders, procurement system and entering invoice data. This position assists in ensuring compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other applicable financial standards.

We may be filling multiple vacancies from this one posting. All applicants will be considered for all vacancies.

This position requires an employee to be onsite in Saint Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

+ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis.

+ Only candidates residing in Minnesota and its bordering counties are eligible for telework.

+ Candidates residing 50 miles or more from the permanent work location require additional review prior to telework approval upon becoming a finalist.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume.** Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) **:

This position requires a minimum of one (1) year of accounting transaction experience.

Experience must include:

+ Data entry sufficient to enter text and numbers into spreadsheets, databases, and computer systems and applications.

+ Ability to use a variety of bookkeeping/accounting software applications.

+ Effective time management and organizational skills.

+ Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.

+ Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Work experience in finance/accounting roles (accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or general accounting).

+ Knowledge of accounting methods and procedures.

+ Familiarity with the State of Minnesota's appropriation, budgetary, and accounting systems.

+ Understanding of federal government-accounting, auditing, and reporting requirements.

+ Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

+ High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

+ SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

+ Criminal History Check

+ Reference Check

+ Social Security and Address Verification

+ Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.