Working Title: Accounting Officer
Job Class: Accounting Officer
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 87643
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Hybrid, up to 50%
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 10/9/2025
Closing Date : 10/17/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corr-Ctl Off-Comm Svc-MAPE
Division/Unit :Corrections - Central Office / DOC Accounts Payable
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
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.
The Department of Corrections is looking to hire an Accounting Officer to join our great team!
This position provides professional-level accounting support for the Department of Corrections within our accounts payable and accounts receivable team based out of central office. The position's purpose is to interpret, analyze, coordinate, and perform accounting functions for various activities mainly accounts receivable and the purchasing card coordinator for the agency. Additionally, job duties may also include payables, lease administration, purchasing, deposits, professional/technical contracts, and to prepare financial documents, statements, and reports as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Two (2) years of experience providing support for accounting related functions
*An associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or an accounting/finance-related program may substitute for 6 months accounting experience. A bachelor's degree in the above may substitute for 1 year. A master's degree in the above may substitute for 18 months.
All applicants will be further assessed based on:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and bookkeeping sufficient to analyze fiscal data, identify and correct errors, and recommend solutions. and interpret fiscal information, records and reports; locate errors; and recommend solutions to procedural or other fiscal problems.
Knowledge of Accounts Receivables, including calculations and invoicing.
Familiarity with budget preparation and financial terminology.
Proficiency in using accounting systems (e.g. SWIFT) to generate/query reports, manage budgets, prepare and maintain spending plans, and process invoices and/or payments.
Stong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to research, interpret, analyze and explain relevant laws, policies, and agency procedures, as well as design and/or streamline procedures and operations.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance.
Experience in:
State government accounting.
SWIFT accounts receivable module.
Using data extraction software such as SWIFT's Data Warehouse (OBIEE)
Experience with reconciling financial information.
Knowledge of:
The EIOR system used for purchases, payments, and other accounting items.
The Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) and purchasing guidelines to audit, analyze, implement, and reconcile purchases.
Ability to be highly organized, determine priorities, balance a variety of duties at the same time, and work under time pressure.
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire. For a copy of the PDA, please email Ali Baumgart at alicia.baumgart@state.mn.us
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
