Working Title: Payroll Officer
Job Class: Accounting Officer Intermediate
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 91128
Location : Vadnais Heights
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 12/31/2025
Closing Date : 01/06/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT Payroll Department
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, occasional for trainings, meetings, events, etc.
Salary Range: $26.43 - $38.55 / hourly; $55,185 - $80,492 / 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
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.
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 requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our DCT Payroll Team! As a Payroll Officer, you will provide high-level payroll support for Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) operations. The primary purpose is to coordinate and oversee all staff payroll functions, lead payroll processes, develop and implement procedures, and provide leadwork and training for professional, para-professional, and other payroll staff. The role ensures payroll operations are efficient, accurate, and compliant, while serving as a central resource for payroll expertise across the agency.
Responsibilities include:
Establish, implement, and maintain payroll systems to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll services.
Provide lead work direction and training to co-workers to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established procedures.
Develop, document, and implement standardized work procedures and policy updates to address operational needs and enhance payroll compliance
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates each job's beginning and ending month and year.
One (1) year of experience processing payroll. Experience must demonstrate:
Experience with financial systems (i.e., SEMA4, OBIEE) and applications, database, spreadsheets, and other office applications.
Experience with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to support accounting and payroll processes.
Experience resolving fiscal discrepancies and developing and implementing fiscal procedures.
Experience interpreting and analyzing fiscal data, reports, and records.
Experience with reconciliations and resolving variances or discrepancies.
OR
Three (3) years of administrative support experience in the area of payroll processes that demonstrates the following:
Experience entering information into various financial systems (i.e., SEMA4, OBIEE) and applications, database, spreadsheets, and other office applications.
Experience with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to support accounting and payroll processes.
Experience supporting the development and implementation of fiscal procedures.
Experience entering and creating fiscal data, reports, and records.
Experience with reconciliation and resolving variances or discrepancies.
Note: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related degree may substitute of 1 year of administrative support experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance or closely related field
Healthcare accounting and/or other government accounting experience.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple demands under tight time constraints.
Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in performing individual or group presentations to explain, train, or negotiate.
Experience of SEMA4 Payroll system and state of Minnesota policies and procedures.
Knowledge of State of Minnesota and federal statutes.
Experience in documenting business practice and internal control procedures.
Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper 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.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
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.
