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State of Minnesota

Accounting Technician

State of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130


Working Title

: Accounting Technician

Job Class: Accounting Technician

Agency: Public Employees Retirement Association

Job ID:

81689

Location:

St. Paul

Telework Eligible

: Yes

Full/Part Time

: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Who May Apply:

Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted:

11/08/2024

Closing Date:

11/15/2024

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:

Public Employees Retire Assoc / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-AFSCME

Division/Unit:

Personnel / Finance Accounting

Work Shift/Work Hours:

Day Shift

Days of Work:

Monday - Friday

Travel Required

: No

Salary Range:

$ 22.57- $31.89 / hourly; $47,123 - $66,586 / annually

Classified Status:

Classified

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 performs a variety of accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions. This position also assists with processing and depositing of checks received.

This position will be a hybrid schedule with required in-office three (3) days per week with an occasional need to be on-site as needed. PERA office is located in St. Paul, MN.

This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) . Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.

Minimum Qualifications

Only applicants whose application and resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each minimum qualification listed below will be considered for this position. Ensure your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below. Also indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held

.

Experience

must clearly

demonstrate:

Reviewing and entering data into a financial system, employee payroll or timekeeping system(s), such as the State Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), employee payroll or timekeeping system(s) such as the State Employee Management System (SEMA4), or comparable systems

Math skills sufficient to calculate, review, and reconcile data and balance accounts

Skills in data entry and using spreadsheet and word processing software, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, to create spreadsheets and other documents and accurately enter, maintain and report on data

Ability to identify and solve problems, advise others, handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and apply innovative approaches and opportunities for streamlining existing processes

Customer service verbal and written skills sufficient to provide effective prompt, courteous, and accurate information to internal and external customers

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records and reports; locate errors; and recommend solutions to procedural or other fiscal problems

Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), or other private or governmental accounting system, sufficient to query and compile records and reports, and assist with preparation and maintenance of spending plans, financial status reports and budget requests

Ability to read, understand, and apply state and federal laws and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) provisions regarding employee work time, leaves and business expenses

Experience processing payroll, account payable/receivable activity and deposits

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional lifting and carrying of articles such as file folders, ledgers, and small office equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one that involves sitting, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

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

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Social Security and Address Verification

Education Verification

Driver's License Check

**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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.