Job Information
State of Minnesota Account Clerk in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Account Clerk
Job Class: Account Clerk
Agency: State Auditor
Job ID : 83459
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 : 1/25/2025
Closing Date : 2/14/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : State Auditor / State Auditor-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Human Resources Unit / Operations Management
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 : (Required for AFSCME)
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 provides routine accounting and administrative support services to all Office of the State Auditor Divisions. Accounting services include accounts payable, purchasing, cash receipts, payroll, business expenses, billing, accounts receivable, cash reconciliation, capital asset inventory maintenance, reception area back-up, and other related tasks. This position may serve in a primary or backup role in processing any or all of these transaction types.
Minimum Qualifications
Accounting practices sufficient to review, identify discrepancies, and accurately process accounting transactions.
Math skills sufficient to maintain complete and accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies.
Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information in-person, on the phone, and through written correspondence.
English language skills sufficient to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Business English skills sufficient to write and edit reports, letters, and other documents.
Word processing software skills sufficient to prepare reports, invoices, letters, and other documents.
Spreadsheet software skills sufficient to prepare reports, invoices, reconciliations, letters, and other documents.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with a wide range of accounting transaction types including accounts payable, purchasing, and cash receipts.
Experience working with Authority for Local Purchase and State supplies and services contracts.
Experience working with State fiscal systems such as SWIFT, SEMA4, SWIFT Data Warehouse, Document Direct, or other comparable systems.
Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy working with numbers.
Organizational abilities.
Experience working on multiple tasks at the same time and delivering results by the required deadline.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience interpreting and explaining policies, procedures, and practices to customers.
Planning and organizational skills sufficient to complete assignments in accordance with established deadlines
Physical Requirements
Requires occasional transport of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move through work space and maintain a stationary position throughout the work day.
Additional Requirements
Job offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job-related background check that may include the following: reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and driver's history check prior to appointment.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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