Working Title: Accounts Payable Lead Worker / Accounting Officer Inter
Job Class: Accounting Officer Intermediate
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 94253
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 5/20/26. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.
Date Posted : 05/14/2026
Closing Date : 05/28/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF/FOD Payroll & Accts Payable
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
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
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.
* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.
The Accounts Payable Lead Worker oversees the department's accounts payable activity and coordinates many of the agency's administrative encumbrance and payment functions to ensure compliance with administrative policies/procedures, and to maximize system capabilities and improve internal business processes. This position manages the "Accounts Payable" @type Electronic Interoffice Requisition (EIOR) buyer's inbox to determine the appropriate action to be taken, such as establishing a purchase order or to initiate payments in SWIFT or by purchasing card. They perform a variety of complex procurement functions in the acquisition of a wide variety of goods and services needed to effectively serve and meet the needs of the employees, clients and business partners of the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). The position provides mentoring to the DCYF Accounts Payable Team and offer insight and guidance, training, and technical assistance as individual issues are identified, and system changes are implemented.
Responsibilities include:
Oversee Accounts Payable payment activity as the SWIFT Accounts Payable functional expert to assure compliance with administrative policies and procedures, and to maximize system capabilities and improve internal business processes.
Manage the "Accounts Payable" @type Electronic Interoffice Requisition (EIOR) buyer's in box, by completing a review of each requisition and then recommending the appropriate action to be taken, such as creation of a purchase order, or an adjustment to one that already exists.
Establish new encumbrances and monitor those that exist and adjust when necessary.
Assist withquarterlyreviews requestedbyMMB,ofuncashed staledatedwarrants (morethan120daysold), which are issued through SWIFT and MMIS systems, byattempting to contact each vendor to inform them of theirmonetaryproperty.
Assistwithreview of the biweekly payroll register sample requested by payroll supervisor to ensure that hours entered on the employee timesheets by the employee and approved by the supervisor are what was paid to the employee, and that the funding for that employee's position is the funding string that is charged for those hours each biweekly pay period.
Assist with employee direct deposit questions, concerns and issues working with MMB.
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year experience in Accounting OR
Three (3) years advanced technical, or paraprofessional experience in Accounting;
OR Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field and two (2) year advanced technical, or paraprofessional experience in Accounting;
OR Master's degree in accounting, finance, or related field;
AND experience must demonstrate the following:
Working knowledge of SWIFT or other financial reporting systems.
Analyzing payments and encumbrances, while determining causes of failures or issues and correcting them.
Creating purchase orders and performing budget check activities.
Strong communication skills to interact effectively with internal staff, members, employers, state agencies, and financial institutions and to respond to and send correspondences.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the State of Minnesota's accounting system (SWIFT) and/or payroll system (SEMA4).
Experience working with accounting, financial, or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and the ability to analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial data.
Skilled in preparing and interpreting fiscal records and reports, recognize problems, and effect solutions.
Skilled in problem resolution in order to work with minimal supervision, analyze the situation, develop alternatives, effectively recommend solutions, and implement approved actions.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:
Reference check
Criminal Background check
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Driver's License Check
Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
Additional assessment may be required during the interview process
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.
