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Accounting Technician

State of Minnesota • Detroit Lakes, MN • 5h ago

Working Title: Accounting Technician

Job Class: Accounting Technician

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 93571

Location : Detroit Lakes

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 04/22/2026

Closing Date : 05/01/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 4-AFSCME

Division/Unit : District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D4 Finance, Acctg, Bus Support

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

Work Area : Detroit Lakes Headquarters

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 is located at the Detroit Lakes Headquarters and has the flexibility to telework up to 2 days per week or work in the office every day. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

This position exists, under limited supervision, to prepare, monitor and analyze financial reports necessary for management of the District 4 budgets. This position will provide technical expertise to ensure all accounts payable/receivable and payroll transactions are processed and coded accurately in accordance with state regulations; and will assist with the development and preparation of various budget reports to enhance financial models. This position is also be responsible for recognizing errors or problems in the fiscal transactions of an agency and recommends alternative solutions for consideration by other staff.

This position exists, under limited supervision, to prepare, monitor and analyze financial reports necessary for management of the District 4 budgets. This position will provide technical expertise to ensure all accounts payable/receivable and payroll transactions are processed and coded accurately in accordance with state regulations; and will assist with the development and preparation of various budget reports to enhance financial models. This position is to be also responsible for recognizing errors or problems in the fiscal transactions of an agency and recommends alternative solutions for consideration by other staff.

Job Duties:

Compiles records and reports compliance with directives to assist in the preparation and maintenance of annual spending plans.

Provide technical expertise to ensure all accounts payable and payroll transactions are processed and coded accurately in accordance with state regulations.

The Accounting Technician is responsibility for recognizing errors or problems in the fiscal transactions of an agency and recommending alternative solutions for consideration by other staff.

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.

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.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Education/License Verification

Driver's License Check

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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