• Account Clerk - Mankato Business Office

    State of Minnesota (Mankato, MN)


    Working Title: Account Clerk - Mankato Business Office

     

    Job Class: Account Clerk

    Agency: Transportation Dept

    + **Job ID** : 87854

    + **Location** : Mankato

    + **Telework Eligible** : Hybrid, see _Job Summary_ below

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

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

    + **Date Posted** : 07/30/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 08/05/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 7-AFSCME

    + **Division/Unit** : District 7 - Mankato / Mankato Business Office

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

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

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $20.45 - $27.12 / hourly; $42,699 - $56,626 / annually

    + **Classified Status** : Classified

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

    + **Work Area** : Mankato Business Office

    + **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 located at the D7 Headquarter Building in Mankato and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

    Job Duties:

    This position provides the services necessary to initiate and complete accounting documents by analyzing, reviewing, coding, posting, approving payments, reconciling monthly vendor statements and accounts payable record keeping, and financial reporting. Provides backup duties for other business office functions as needed.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Fundamental math skills sufficient to compute totals and to check and reconcile data.

    + Skill in using spreadsheet applications sufficient to update and maintain fiscal records.

    + Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and accounts payable.

    + Data entry skills sufficient to maintain accurate records and reports.

    + Communication skills sufficient to write, prepare and edit materials.

    + Knowledge of communication sufficient to read, understand, and respond to a variety of communications.

    + Customer service skills to effectively communicate with internal customers, co-workers and supervisors.

     

    Resumes must clearly address the required experience/skills listed above to continue in the hiring process.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Previous bookkeeping sufficient to maintain complete and accurate records.

    + SWIFT (State Wide Integrated Financial Tools) and/or other governmental accounting system experience sufficient to query, maintain and compile records and reports.

    + Working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets, word processing software, computers and office equipment sufficient to make calculations and communicate with staff and vendors.

    + Working knowledge of MnDOT financial structure, budget and cost coding.

    + One year experience in Accounts Payable.

    + Education in Accounting or related program.

    Additional Requirements

    This position requires successful completion of the following:

    Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks. It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment.

    The background check may consist of the following components:

    + SEMA4 Records Check

    + Criminal History Check

    + Employment Reference Check

    + Education/License Verification

    + Driver's License Check

    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.