Accounts Payable - Accounting Technician

Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.

Working Title:
Accounts Payable - Accounting Technician
Job Class:
Accounting Technician
Agency:
Corrections Dept

• Job : 94988
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible
  :
  Yes
  - Up to 50%
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 06/19/2026
• Closing Date
  : 06/29/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Corrections Dept / Corr-Ctl Off-Comm Svc-AFSCME
• Division/Unit
  :
  Corrections
  - Central Office / DOC Accounts Payable
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $22.91 - $32.37 / hourly; $47,836 - $67,588 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

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 Corrections is looking to hire an Accounts Payable Technician to join our great team!

This position will perform various technical accounting services necessary for successful Department of Corrections (DOC) financial operations, including but not limited to auditing and processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashier, and other accounting responsibilities. This position will effectively prepare, process, audit, and authorize the payment of invoices and monthly reports; complete agency wide deposits; assist with accounts receivable calculations and invoicing;

and identify as well as support process improvements, ensure adherence to policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Knowledge of an accounting system sufficient to query and compile records and reports as well as process invoice payments.
• Knowledge of an accounts payable system or process to adequately prepare invoices for payment.
• Working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets, word processing software, computers and other office equipment such as calculators.
• Mathematics skills sufficient to calculate, review and reconcile data and balance accounts.
• Ability to design, interpret and explain work procedures and operations and provide advice on fiscal policies and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with colleagues and vendors.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and a high degree of accuracy in working with numbers and crucial recordkeeping on a daily basis.
• Ability to read and write a variety of materials in English.

• Associate's degree or higher in Business, Accounting or an Accounting related field.
• Experience with SWIFT accounting systems.
• Experience with EIOR procurement and accounts payable systems.
• Experience processing Accounts Payable for a large (e.g. 150 or more vendors) governmental agency or large business organization.
• Experience compiling and reviewing monthly reports for outstanding invoice follow up.
• Time management, problem-solving and multi‑tasking abilities.

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire. For a copy of the PDA, please email Ali Baumgart mgart.us

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other…