Collections Officer​/Accounting Officer Inter

Position: Collections Officer / Accounting Officer Inter
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* Working Title:

Collections Officer*
* ** Job Class:
Accounting Officer Intermediate*
* ** Agency:
Children Youth & Families Dept*
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** Job ** : 96616

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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. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through September 2nd. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.

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** Date Posted** : 08/27/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/10/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : DCYF / DCYF Central Office MAPE

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** Division/Unit** : DCYF/ FOD Accounts Receivable

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** Work Shift** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MAPE

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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 Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

** 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.

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* _  _Telework_   _(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.)_

This position exists to monitor delinquent debts owed to Department of Children Youth and Families, coordinate collection activities with Minnesota Department of Revenue, assist program area staff with collection activities, take appropriate actions for delinquent debts, and identify debts that qualify for write-off. This position is the subject matter expert regarding Minnesota Statues pertaining to debts owed, works with customers to establish payment plans, and is the primary backup for accounts receivable billing and receipting.

Responsibilities include:

+ Prepare documentation and necessary paperwork regarding past due debts. Monitor and collect on past due debts to Department of Children Youth and Families. Maintain communication with supervisor regarding the status of higher risk past due debts. Prepare requested reports. Locate customers through individual "skip-tracing" activities, DCYF Subsystems, DOR, Social Security Death Match, Internet, and any ongoing 3rd party investigations.

+ Manage delinquent accounts of all complexity levels in which no voluntary compliance has been achieved, by verifying that all issues relating to the debt have been resolved so that collection can be initiated. Review, analyze, and audit delinquent account files referred to the AR unit from various DCYF programs.

+ Coordinate various collection activities between DCYF and DOR including revenue recapture. Serve as subject matter expert and primary point of contact regarding referred debts.

+ Provide backup support for AR Specialist to include completing payment worksheets, federal draw deposits, new invoice requests, deposit corrections, etc.

+ Implement legal enforcement of delinquent accounts of all debt types for DCYF with particular familiarity of state rules, statutes, and department policies and procedures. Provide backup support to other staff in the accounts receivable unit for various daily or monthly tasks.

** Minimum Qualifications*
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* * To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
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