Payroll Technician - Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

Job Class : Accounting Technician

Agency : Direct Care and Treatment

Location : Statewide

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date : 11 / 13 / 2025

Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Central Office AFSCME

Division / Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT Payroll Department

Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - for meetings and on-site as needed

Salary Range : $22.91 - $32.37 / hourly; $47,836 - $67,588 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Union : 207 - Technical / AFSCME

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.

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.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

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%.

The functions assigned to the Payroll Specialist are within the DCT Human Resources Division, payroll department. This individual is part of the payroll team which consists of functional experts who provide technical and administrative support to employees who work at Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) ensuring employees accurately record time worked, leave taken, and that they are paid timely and accurately.

This individual is also responsible for reviewing and processing reimbursement of claims submitted DCT employees for travel expenses incurred while on state business, ensuring reporting follows State of Minnesota, Minnesota Management and Budgets (MMB) and DCT travel policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements and compensation plans.

Minimum Qualifications

Customer service experience working in a business-to-business environment sufficient to interact effectively with individuals having differing backgrounds to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information on the phone and through e-mail.

Data Entry skills to process a high volume of employee time records and expense reports in a timely, accurate manner, ensuring entry is completed by deadlines.

Database management skills sufficient to navigate and utilize multiple database systems, software applications and using multiple monitors.

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint skills.

Math skills sufficient to calculate review and reconcile financial data.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and knowledge of SEMA4 (Statewide Employee Management Payroll) or other similar databases for processing payroll and or reimbursements of employee travel claims.

Experience and knowledge of SWIFT (Statewide Integrated Financial Tools) used for processing of purchase orders, payments and financial inquiries.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records and reports; locate errors; and recommend solutions to procedural or other staff payroll problems.

One or more years of experience processing employee payroll for a large (e.g. 300 or more employees) governmental agency or large business organization.

Additional Requirements

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

REFERENCE / BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.