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Accounting Technician: Procurement and Receivables Specialist

Minnesota State • Brainerd, MN • 1d ago

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Working Title:

Institution:

Central Lakes College

Classification Title:

Accounting Technician

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

Brainerd

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$22.57 - $32.79

Application Procedure:

Please upload the following information with your application to be considered for this position:

Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)

Job Description

Under limited supervision, this position exists to provide holistic, professional accounting leadership and management for the procurement process by providing recommendations and guidance to administrators, program managers and cost center managers. Manage the accounts receivable process for campus business services and bookstore. Oversee the student worker bi-weekly payroll processing while maintaining compliance within federal, state, and agency guidelines. Manage the student and third-party delinquency accounts ensuring prompt collections and guidelines are followed according to MN Department of Revenue (DOR) statutes. Provide back-up assistance within the business services area in order to maintain smooth and consistent functioning of the department and the services they offer.

Salary Range:

$22.57-31.89/hr, $47,126-66,586 annually

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Knowledge of the Minnesota Accounting and Procurement System (MAPS), 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.

Skills in math sufficient to calculate, review and reconcile data and balance accounts.

Working knowledge of standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers in both written and verbal formats.

Skill in customer service sufficient to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate information to a variety of customers over the phone, in person, and via email.

Preferred Qualification

Two-year accounting degree or four years of equivalent accounting experience.

Analytical thinking and high attention to detail with ability to understand and effectively carry out complex oral and written directions.

Time management and organizational skills sufficient to organize workload and meet deadlines while ensuring records are accurate and retrievable when necessary.

Working knowledge of MinnState accounting system and reporting systems such as EPM11/Power BI and SWIFT (the MN Accounting and Procurement System).

Working knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, and Legislative Auditor, Department of Finance, and State Treasurer requirements for completing assigned job responsibilities.

Knowledge of data query functions and report development skills.

Ability to multi-task and quickly adapt to changes in policies, processes, procedures and priorities.

Ability to mentor, train and educate others during intense periods of change.

Demonstrated high level of cultural competency and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8 hours/day, 8:00-4:30, Monday-Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

About

Central Lakes College is a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

10-01-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

08-21-2025

Close Date:

09-03-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Terri Henrikson

Posting Contact Email:

terri.henrikson@clcmn.edu

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