Accounts Payable - Accounting Technician

Job Details

• Job
• Position:
  Accounts Payable - Accounting Technician
• Department:
  Corrections Dept
• Location:
  
  Roseville (Office; 3 days/week telework available)
• Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, Monday‑Friday
• Full‑Time, Non‑exempt
• Salary Range: $22.91 – $32.37 / hr; $47,836 – $67,588 / year
• Union: 207 – Technical/AFSCME
• Hiring Agency:
  Corrections Dept / Corr‑Ctl Off‑Comm Svc‑AFSCME

Accountable for processing and managing Accounts Payable, supporting the general finance area, and producing financial reports for MINNCOR Management in accordance with GAAP.

• Process and manage Accounts Payable transactions using enterprise accounting systems.
• Prepare invoices, oversee payment processing, and ensure timely vendor disbursements.
• Compile financial reports and analysis for management review.
• Reconcile accounts and participate in month‑end/year‑end close activities.
• Conduct audit and compliance reviews of expenditures and internal controls.
• Provide general support to the finance department as needed.

• Knowledge of GAAP sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information and recommend solutions to procedural issues.
• Experience with SWIFT, Epicor, or similar enterprise accounting systems for querying, compiling records, and processing invoice payments.
• Knowledge of an accounts payable system or process sufficient to prepare invoices for payment.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets to create and manipulate reports and data.
• Mathematics skills to calculate, review, and reconcile data and balance accounts.
• Ability to design, interpret, and explain work procedures and operations and advise on fiscal policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with colleagues and vendors.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and high accuracy in working with numbers and recordkeeping.
• Ability to read and write a variety of materials in English.

• Advanced degree in Business, Accounting or a related field.
• Experience processing Accounts Payable for a large agency or organization (150+ vendors).
• Experience compiling and reviewing monthly reports for outstanding invoice follow‑up.
• Experience with month‑end/year‑end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Time‑management, problem‑solving, and multi‑tasking abilities.
• Experience implementing internal audits and reviews of expenditures, capital purchases, and credit card purchases.

The selected finalist must review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire.

• Background screening for criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations, and related information per Department of Corrections policy.
• Pass a criminal history check including all sentencing and restitution requirements.
• Employment and reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment and job performance and discipline records, as required.
• Fingerprinting within the first 30 days of employment.

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan providing income after retirement (eligible after at least three years of service).
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Training, classes, and professional development support.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support.