Payroll Officer​/Accounting Officer Intermediate

Payroll Officer / Accounting Officer Intermediate

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Working Title:

Payroll Officer

Job Class:
Accounting Officer Intermediate

• Job
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 12/31/2025
• Closing Date: 01/06/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE
• Division/Unit: DCT Support Services / DCT Payroll Department
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes, occasional for trainings, meetings, events, etc.
• Salary Range: $26.43 - $38.55 / hourly; $55,185 - $80,492 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

• Telework is available on a limited basis.
• Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
• Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

• Establish, implement, and maintain payroll systems to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll services.
• Provide lead work direction and training to co‑workers to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established procedures.
• Develop, document, and implement standardized work procedures and policy updates to address operational needs and enhance payroll compliance.

One (1) year of experience processing payroll. Experience must demonstrate:

• Experience with financial systems (i.e., SEMA4, OBIEE) and applications, database, spreadsheets, and other office applications.
• Experience with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to support accounting and payroll processes.
• Experience resolving fiscal discrepancies and developing and implementing fiscal procedures.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing fiscal data, reports, and records.
• Experience with reconciliations and resolving variances or discrepancies.

OR

Three (3) years of administrative support experience in the area of payroll processes that demonstrates the following:

• Experience entering information into various financial systems (i.e., SEMA4, OBIEE) and applications, database, spreadsheets, and other office applications.
• Experience with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to support accounting and payroll processes.
• Experience supporting the development and implementation of fiscal procedures.
• Experience entering and creating fiscal data, reports, and records.
• Experience with reconciliation and resolving variances or discrepancies.

Note:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related degree may substitute 1 year of administrative support experience.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance or closely related field
• Healthcare accounting and/or other government accounting experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple demands under tight time constraints.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in performing individual or group presentations to explain, train, or negotiate.
• Experience of SEMA4 Payroll system and state of Minnesota policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of State of Minnesota and…