Contracts & Purchasing Technician - Accounting Technician

Working Title:
Contracts & Purchasing Technician
Job Class:
Accounting Technician
Agency:
Minnesota State

• Job : 93880
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible
  :
  Yes, hybrid available post-probation
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 07/28/2026
• Closing Date
  : 08/04/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  : MN St Colleges & Universities / St Paul TC-AFSCME
• Division/Unit
  :
  MnSCU St Paul TC / MnSCU St Paul TC AFSCME
• Appointment Type
  :
  Unlimited, Full-time
• 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
• Work Area
  :
  Finance, Operations & Administration

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.

Job Summary:

This position exists to facilitate the acquisition of goods and services, college-wide, through Saint Paul College Databases. The position also facilitates the development of consultant, professional, and technical services contracts by following established procedures in arranging for supplies and equipment requisitioned by state agencies, and the implementation of contracts that maximize the use of financial resources while complying with MN Statutes and MnSCU Board Policies.

Job Duties:

• Manage the college purchasing/procurement operations, to ensure compliance with the college's fiscal responsibilities and state/federal/MnSCU rules, regulations and policies.
• Prepare all contracts for the college working in conjunction with, and in compliance with the AG's Office and MnSCU's Office of General Council.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of demonstrated experience in supporting purchasing OR contract administration in a local, state or federal government setting.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices sufficient to accurately process financial transactions, reconcile records, identify discrepancies, and maintain financial documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills sufficient to interact professionally with employees, vendors, and external partners while providing accurate information and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Computer proficiency sufficient to effectively use multiple enterprise systems, financial and procurement applications, databases, and Microsoft Office applications to manage business processes, maintain accurate records, analyze data, generate reports, and adapt quickly to new software and technology solutions
• Experience interpreting, and applying Minnesota State Statues, regulations, policies, and procedures sufficient to perform assigned duties and ensure compliance with purchasing, procurement, and financial requirements.

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration or related major;
• Knowledge of a state level contract and procurement platform such as Marketplace or state financial management system (SWIFT) or similar purchasing and procurement platforms sufficient to create, post and award events, create and modify contracts, and create and monitor encumbrances;
• Knowledge of State of Minnesota and Minn State statutes, policies and procedures as they relate to contracts, amendments, budgeting and expenses;
• Experience writing and executing construction and service contracts.

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