Accounting Technician

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* Working Title:

Accounting Technician*
* ** Job Class:
Accounting Technician*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 94509

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes;
Hybrid

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/04/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/10/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Natural Resources

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** Division/Unit** :
Fish & Wildlife / F&W Purchasing

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $22.91 - $32.37 / hourly; $47,836 - $67,588 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

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** Work Area** :
Division of Fish & Wildlife

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.

The DNR is seeking to fill one (1) Accounting Technician position at our central office in Saint Paul, MN.

This position exists to provide accounting services to the Department of Natural Resources-Division of Fish and Wildlife (FAW) in the area of purchasing, requisitions (EIORs) and invoice processing.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Purchasing - Assist with the division's purchasing to ensure purchases are completed in compliance with state and department policies and procedures. Resolve budget and SWIFT issues related to the creation of individual purchase order.

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Requisition Process - Oversee the work associated with requisition process including information submitted through the Electronic Inter Office

Requisition System (EIOR).

+ Invoice Processing - Interpret SWIFT procedures according to DNR policy, Procurement Procedures and State Law to ensure compliance of all Division invoice transactions.

Review, seek appropriate approval, code and receipt invoices in SWIFT before submitting to Accounts Payable for payment.

+ Review and pre-audit pcard packets and business expenses before submitting to Accounts Payable for processing.  Serve as a resource for pcard and business expense questions.

+ Fully support and contribute to the successful operation of the fiscal unit, the Division of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources in a professional manner.  Comply with all Division and Department standards related to professional conduct.  Contribute to the continuous improvement of the fiscal unit's operations.

This position may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis, which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location at least 50% of the time.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + One (1) year experience working in an office environment with knowledge of office procedures and equipment sufficient to communicate via email, process documents, perform data entry and audit documents.

+ 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.

+ Mathematical skills sufficient to calculate, review, and reconcile data and balance accounts.

+ Organizational skills sufficient to maintain reconciliation and documentation in compliance with established Agency and state policies, procedures, and applicable statutes.

+ Customer service skills and English sufficient to write, read, and speak effectively with vendors, internal customers, coworkers, and supervisors.

+ Communication skills sufficient to communicate policies and procedures clearly, effectively, and in a positive manner.

+ Data entry skills sufficient to enter text and numbers into spreadsheets, databases, and computer systems and applications.

+ Accounting and office skills sufficient to compile records which are in compliance with directives and explain policies or procedures to others.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Post-High School education in Business, Accounting or Finance.

+ 3 or more years of accounting experience.

+ 3 or more years of purchasing experience.

+ Skill in basic accounting sufficient to reconcile differences between invoices, receipts, purchase orders, and payments and estimate needs based on historical data and events affecting the account.

+ Spreadsheet and database experience sufficient to maintain up to…