Working Title: Accounts Payable

　　Job Class: Accounting Technician

　　Agency: Minnesota IT Services

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/22/2024

　　Closing Date : 01/30/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

　　Division/Unit : Enterprise / Payroll Processing

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $21.60 - $30.52 / hourly; $45,100 - $63,725 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

　　Work Area : St. Paul

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt

　　Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid

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

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　Join the 2,500+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/) (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 person 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.

　　This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:

　　Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota.

　　Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.

　　Minimum Qualifications

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

　　Experience must include the following:

　　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 State’s appropriation, budgetary, and accounting systems.

　　Understanding of federal government accounting, auditing, and reporting requirements governmental accounting is preferred.

　　Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

　　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 will not sponsor applicants for work visas. 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.