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Accounting Technician

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 6h ago

Working Title: Accounting Technician

Job Class: Accounting Technician

Agency: Corrections Dept

Job ID : 91727

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 01/28/2026

Closing Date : 02/04/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corr-Ctl Off-Comm Svc-AFSCME

Division/Unit : Corrections - Central Office / DOC Health Svs Financial Mgmt

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $22.91 - $32.37 / hourly; $47,836 - $67,588 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

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 hiring an Accounting Technician! This position performs duties associated with the health services budget including verifying invoices, processing contracts, purchasing, reporting, and assisting in the financial flow of the unit. This position assists in solving managerial and procedural problems, reviewing studying methods of operations and develops solutions to problems and plans. This position will also provide cost/benefit analysis to assure expenditures are of best value to Health, Recovery, and Programming and coordinate work and information between facility and clinic/program directors and DOC Central Office Staff.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, 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.

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 SWIFT or other private or governmental accounting system, sufficient to query and compile records and reports, including financial status reports.

Working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets, word processing software, computers and other office equipment such as calculators.

Mathematics skills sufficient to calculate, review and reconcile data and balance accounts.

Ability to design, interpret and explain work procedures and operations and provide advice on fiscal policies and procedures.

Ability to read and write a variety of materials in English.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

Advanced degree in Business, Accounting or an Accounting related field.

Experience with SWIFT accounting systems.

Experience with professional/technical contracts.

Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in working with numbers and crucial recordkeeping on a daily basis.

Organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

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.

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