Accounting Technician - Faribault, United States - State of Minnesota

    State of Minnesota
    State of Minnesota Faribault, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Working Title:
    Accounting Technician

    Job Class:
    Accounting Technician

    Agency:
    Corrections Dept


    • Who May Apply :
    Open to all qualified job seekers



    • Date Posted : 04/27/2024

    • Closing Date : 05/07/2024

    • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
    Corrections Dept / Corrections-Faribault-AFSCME


    • Division/Unit :
    Minn Corr Facl - Faribault / FRB Payroll Supervisor


    • Work Shift/Work Hours :
    Day Shift


    • Days of Work :
    Monday - Friday



    • Travel Required :
    No



    • Salary Range: $ $30.52 / hourly; $45,100 - $63,725 / annually

    • Classified Status :
    Classified



    • Bargaining Unit/Union : 20- Technical/AFSCME

    • FLSA Status :
    Nonexempt



    • Telework Eligible :
    Yes *Employees are required to live in Minnesota or surrounding state

    • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (ov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

    Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
    The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

    The Department of Corrections is looking to fill an Accounting Technician position This position exists to perform various technical accounting services necessary for successful Department of Corrections (DOC) financial operations.

    They will analyze, process and pre-audit bi-weekly employee payroll ensuring all employees are paid accurately and timely and in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, state and federal laws, policy and procedures; in addition to supporting appropriate record retention on behalf of the agency.

    This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

    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:

    • Associate's degree or higher in Business, Accounting or an Accounting related field.
    • Experience with SWIFT accounting systems.
    • Experience processing employee payroll for a large (e.g. 150 or more employees) governmental agency or large business organization.
    • Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in working with numbers and crucial recordkeeping on a daily basis.
    • Organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
    • Customer service skills.

    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

    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.

    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 or email .

    Please indicate what assistance is needed.