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Working Title: Account Clerk
Job Class: Account Clerk
Agency: Administration Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/27/2023
• Closing Date: 05/03/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Administration Dept / Administration-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Plant Mgmt Accounting
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes
• Salary Range: $18.55 - $24.60 / hourly; $38,732 - $51,364 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
• Work Area: Facilities Management
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes @ 50%
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position exists to serve as purchasing card coordinator to process purchase orders, process payroll, and perform physical inventory to verify division assets

Minimum Qualifications

• Mathematics skills sufficient to process account reconciliations and tabulate data.
• Data entry skills sufficient to compile, sort, and verify data accuracy before entering it and input data accurately.
• Skill in using word processing, spreadsheets, and other software applications, such as Microsoft Office products, Word and Excel, to prepare reports, invoices, letters, and memos.
• Customer service skills (phones, in person) sufficient to handle customers in a positive, proactive manner.
• English language skills sufficient to speak, read, understand, and respond to a variety of written and spoken communications, such as customers’ questions, requisitions, purchase orders, detailed instructions and procedures, inventory records, and distribution lists.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy working with numbers and crucial recordkeeping on a daily basis
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to interpret and explain accounting and related fiscal policies, procedures, and practices to customers

Additional Requirements

MUST HAVE A DRIVERS LICENSE. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK THROUGH AMERICAN DATABANK, DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK, AND EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Teresa Mills at teresa.mills@state.mn.us or 651-201-2428.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Teresa Mills at teresa.mills@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.