Account Clerk

Account Clerk

Job Class:
Account Clerk

Agency:
Transportation Dept

Job

Location:

Willmar

Telework Eligible:
No

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited

Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 09/14/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 8-AFSCME

Division/Unit:
District 8 - Willmar / Human Resources/Business Servs

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Day Shift

Days of Work:
Monday - Friday

Travel Required:

No

Salary Range: $21.12 - $28.01 / hourly; $44,098 - $58,484 / annually

Classified Status:
Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

Work Area:
Willmar Business Office

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
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.

Provide accounting services requiring technical and analytical skills to ensure that accounts payable transactions are processed and coded accurately and in accordance with all regulations.

This position must interpret rules and regulations relating to statewide accounting and must have considerable expertise of the State's accounting system, coding structure, Data Warehouse, and the districts' budget and various appropriations.

Additionally, they will assist with administrative support needs including B3 entries, Communications assistance, front desk back up, special events and misc. support as needed for district

The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for Account Clerk, applicant resumes must demonstrate all the following:

• Basic accounting procedures sufficient to prepare itemized statements, bills or invoices, and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
• Accounts receivable and computerized billing systems, such as SWIFT (Statewide Integrated Financial Tools), sufficient to enter and access information, and identify and adjust for potential problems.
• Accounting knowledge sufficient to reconcile differences between invoices, receipts and purchase orders, and estimate needs based on historical data and events affecting the account.
• Customer Service skills sufficient to respond effectively to customers who have questions about agency operations and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of accounting or billing work experience.
• Proficiency in products such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements

An individual with a disability may be qualified to perform the function if accommodation would enable this person to perform the job in a different way, and the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their 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 actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at  or email careers.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.