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Accounts Payable Specialist - Accounting Technician

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 15h ago

Working Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Class: Accounting Technician

Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Job ID : 88159

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : This vacancy is open to bidders and to all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 08/19/2025.

Date Posted : 08/13/2025

Closing Date : 08/22/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Division/Unit : Finance & Budget Division / Financial Transactions Staff

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $22.57 - $31.89 / hourly; $47,126 - $66,586 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - AFSCME Technical

Work Area : Financial Transactions Staff

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 will provide accounting work for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Finance & Budget Division through the application of independent decision making and professional judgment in all assigned areas. This position will prepare and process payments from all divisions, recharges through Central Services, expenditure corrections, and journal entries. This position will also assist the Accounts Payable Lead with aspects of record retention and will provide back-up to other financial transaction positions and process other payments in the Accounting System (SWIFT) as needed.

This position is located in St. Paul and may have the ability to telework up to 50% of the time after probation has been successfully completed.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Experience working with accounting and office procedures sufficient to compile records and explain policies or procedures to others.

Spreadsheet and database experience sufficient to maintain up to date account information, perform reconciliations, and problem solve discrepancies.

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

Typing speed of 45 wpm based on a 3-minute test (typing test will be sent to candidates who are invited to interview).

Communication and customer service skills sufficient to write, read and communicate effectively with vendors, internal customers, co-workers, and supervisors.

Ability to set and manage priorities under demanding deadlines.

The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree or coursework in accounting, finance or business.

More than one year of experience performing accounts payable.

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.

Prior experience working with SWIFT.

Ten key speed above 8,000 KPH (Keystrokes per Hour) with at least 99% accuracy based on a 3-minute test.

Ability to explain and interpret reports, policies, and procedures to a variety of people with varying backgrounds.

Additional Requirements

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

Employment Reference Check

Conflict of Interest Review

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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