Accounting Technician

Job Overview

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 Department of Natural Resources is seeking one full‑time Accounting Technician to work in the Enforcement Division at the St. Paul Central Office.

• 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.
• Oversee the requisition process, including information submitted through the Electronic Inter‑Office Requisition System (EIOR).
• 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 receive 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 and report to the primary work location at least 50% of the time.

• 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 proficiency 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 in compliance with directives and to explain policies and procedures to others.

• 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 solve discrepancies.
• Knowledge of state accounting system, policies, and cost coding, as well as state rules, statutes, and procedures related to accounting practices.
• 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 and reports, and assist with preparation and maintenance of spending plans, financial status reports, and budget requests.
• Experience in working in a large accounting system such as People Soft or Oracle Financials.

• No driving duties are required.
• Applicants must be able to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be…