Accounts Payable Clerk - Account Clerk Senior

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

The person in this position will be responsible for entering and paying invoices in the Minn State financial and purchasing software systems, reviewing all invoicing to ensure matching requirements have been met and are in compliance with State regulations, entering the payment request into the purchasing and financial software systems, and ensuring that the payments or chargebacks are posted accurately and in a timely manner.

The person will routinely analyze pending invoices or vendor statements and ensure that receipts are created when needed. All employees of Saint Paul College are responsible for promoting a culture that supports diversity and inclusion and for providing excellent customer service continuously to all internal and external contacts.

• Enter and pay invoices in the financial and purchasing software.
• Enter accounting adjustments and chargebacks.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the Business Office and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices and principles.
• Math skills sufficient to complete accounting transactions.
• Database management skills to maintain systems, ensure data accuracy, and monitor, collect and analyze data to identify problems.
• Keyboarding skills sufficient to enter data, prepare invoices and maintain correspondence in a timely manner.
• Communication and customer service skills sufficient to answer questions and make inquiries both in person, in writing and on the phone in a professional and courteous manner.
• Knowledge of word processing software, such as Microsoft Office or other similar software systems.

• A working knowledge of the principle and procedures of finance and expense accounts.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet challenging deadlines while still providing excellent customer service.
• Capability to take the initiative to become proficient in relevant software skills pertinent to the position.
• Experience in Workday or Marketplace Accounting systems.

All resumes must clearly address the Required Qualifications as stated above. The applicant must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at our institution. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

At Minnesota State, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes low-cost medical and dental insurance, employer‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, pre‑tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll‑over option, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal and financial counseling, 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.

We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.