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Accounting Technician
Location: US-MN-Saint Paul
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Working Title: Accounting Technician
Job Class: Accounting Technician
Agency: Office of Higher Education - Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 12/13/2023
- Closing Date: 01/03/2023
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Office of Higher Education / AFSCME
- Division/Unit: Financial Services
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $21.60 - $30.52 / hourly; $45,101 - $63,726 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
The work youll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota. The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is a cabinet-level state agency providing students with financial aid programs and information to help them gain access to postsecondary education. The agency also serves as the state's clearinghouse for data, research and analysis on postsecondary enrollment, financial aid, finance and trends. This position will provide financial-related services for the Agency including: - Review and process payment of invoices in SWIFT system to outside vendors, intra-agency and inter-agencies. Contact outside and internal clientele when necessary to resolve payment discrepancies and other issues. Monitor encumbrances of various programs and ensure the accounts payable functions are carried out in accordance with State of Minnesota laws and statutes and with the Agency policies and procedures.
- Prepare and process daily deposits for Student Education Loan Program and other programs.
- Coordinate and process bi-weekly agency payroll in SEMA4.
- Create reports required for monthly reconciliation of the Agencys grant programs. Extract and analyze accounting information from SWIFT Data Warehouse.
- Analyze and interpret accounting records, Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB) policies, and other documents to comply with the Agency and MMB policies and procedures.
A successful applicant must possess: - Working understanding 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 Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) sufficient to prepare and produce payments and deposits quickly and accurately as well as research payments, purchase orders, appropriations, allotments and revenue and expense budgets.
- Knowledge of SEMA4 or Peoplesoft sufficient to process payroll, business expense reports and labor distribution. This includes understanding the terminology, how to make inquiries for position funding, paychecks, and direct deposits and create reports.
- Ability to interpret policies, laws, and regulations to provide a high degree of technical advice, training, and support to agency personnel by providing professional customer service.
- Ability to produce, format and edit various documents or reports within Microsoft Excel.
- Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
- Associates degree or higher in accounting, business or a related field.
- Experience in accounts receivable and payable, cash handling, deposit processing or other related accounting functions.
- Experience in Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) sufficient to prepare and produce payments and deposits quickly and accurately as well as research payments, purchase orders, appropriations, allotments and revenue and expense budgets.
- Experience in SEMA4 sufficient to process payroll, business expense reports and labor distribution. This includes understanding the terminology, how to make inquiries for position funding, paychecks, and direct deposits.
- Ability to understand concepts and recall specific criteria sufficient to enter deposits accurately and quickly within daily processing requirements.
- Experience using a large private or government accounting system sufficient to enter data, query data, and compile records or reports.
- Ability to position self and move sufficiently to perform repetitive tasks.
- Maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.
This position requires successful completion of the following: - SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
- Criminal History Check
- Employment Reference Check
- Social Security Verification
Select Apply for Job at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to (link removed) If you have questions about the position, contact April Kelley at april.kelley@state.mn.us or 651-259-3943. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to April Kelley at april.kelley@state.mn.us. The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is a cabinet-level state agency providing students with financial aid programs and information to help them gain access to postsecondary education. The agency also serves as the state's clearinghouse for data, research, and analysis on postsecondary enrollment, financial aid, finance, and trends. We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota. A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: - 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agencys mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include: - Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minor
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