Accounting Technician

** Job Class:
Accounting Technician*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 94582

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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** : 06/11/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/01/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** :
Enforcement, Central Office

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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** :
Yes, 5%

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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** :
St. Paul, Central Office

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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 Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Accounting Technician to work in the Enforcement Division. This position is located in St. Paul, MN at the Central Office location.

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 orders.

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Requisition Process - Oversee the work associated with the 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 purchasing card packets before submitting to Accounts Payable for processing. Serve as a resource for purchasing cards and business expense questions.

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 an annual telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location at least 50% of the time.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Documented one (1) year of 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 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 and procedures to others.

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

+ Three (3) or more years of accounting experience.

+ Skills 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 date account information, perform reconciliations, and problem-solving discrepancies.

+ Knowledge of state accounting system, policies, and cost coding, as well as state rules, statutes, and procedures related to accounting practices.

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Experience with Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Excel and Word.

+ Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.

+ Knowledge of Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) or other private or governmental accounting system, sufficient to query and compile records…