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Working Title: Account Clerk Senior

Job Class: Account Clerk Senior

Agency: Administration Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86652

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 06/04/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/16/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : FMR AP-Purchasing-SmART

+ **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 Are** **a** : Financial Management and Reporting

+ **FLSA Status** : Non-exempt

+ 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.

The Financial Management and Reporting (FMR) Division provides administrative services internally with the agency, overseeing strategic and operational planning, performance management, financial management, internal controls, budget planning, human resources, and information technology. The division also provides the same support services to the Small Agency Resource Team (SmART) program, boards, and councils.

In this position, you will provide accounting and administrative support for FMR, other Admin divisions, and SmART State Agencies. Support services include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment processing and reconciliation, expense reimbursement processing, collections, reporting, and other related tasks. This position serves a critical role in processing these transactions as the need and volume in our division continues to grow.

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance will be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) for details.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

+ Knowledge of accounting principles and practices sufficient to analyze, interpret, and verify financial information, records, and reports.

+ Customer service skills sufficient to respond respectfully and effectively to customers in-person, on the phone, and through email and other written correspondence.

+ Knowledge of communications sufficient to: (i) communicate effectively with internal and external customers; (ii) explain reasons for transactions and procedures, rules, and regulations so that others understand the information they are being given; and (iii) ability to present information to diverse customers.

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

+ Data entry skills sufficient to: (i) receive and review source documents, compare documents to database information, and edit documents; and (ii) accurately input, verify, and edit electronic records and reports.

+ Skill in using word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications, such as Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel), to prepare reports, financial statements, letters, memos, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience working with Online Electronic Inter Office Requisition (EIOR).

+ Experience in State fiscal systems such as SWIFT, SEMA4, SWIFT Data Warehouse, Document Direct, FileNet, or other comparable systems.

+ Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy working with numbers and crucial recordkeeping on a daily basis.

+ Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

+ Ability to interpret and explain accounting and related fiscal policies, procedures, and practices to customers.

Additional Requirements

+ Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank and employment reference checks (where applicable) prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

+ A skills test will be conducted as part of the interviewing and selection process.

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.