Accounts Payable - Accounting Technician

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* Working Title:

Accounts Payable - Accounting Technician*
* ** Job Class:
Accounting Technician*
* ** Agency:
Corrections Dept*
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** Job ** : 94988

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes - Up to 50%

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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** : 06/19/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/29/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Corrections Dept / Corr-Ctl Off-Comm Svc-AFSCME

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** Division/Unit** :
Corrections - Central Office / DOC Accounts Payable

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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** :
Finance

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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 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.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* To be qualified for and considered for this position, ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

+ 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.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Associate's degree or higher in Business, Accounting or an Accounting related field.

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Experience with SWIFT accounting systems.

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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.

** Physical Requirements*
* 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

** Additional Requirements*
* The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections'…