State of Minnesota Hiring For Account Clerk Senior at Brooklyn Park, MN, United States Full Time

Job Description

Job Details

Job Class: Account Clerk Senior
Working Title: Senior Account Clerk
This position was previously announced on 02/15/2022. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/05/2022
• Closing Date: 04/14/2022
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / North Hennepin CC-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: MnSCU North Hennepin CC / MnSCU N Hennepin CC Classified
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work:
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $19.39 – $26.23/hourly; $40,486 – $54,768/annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 – Clerical/AFSCME
• Work Area: (Required for AFSCME)
• Location: (include if different or multiple locations are possible)
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Re-Posting: Yes
• Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes

Job Summary

Under general supervision and procedural control, this position administers all accounts payable for North Hennepin Community College ensuring that vendor invoices are handled in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with Federal, State, local, and Minnesota State policies and procedures. In addition, this position will be accountable for posting payments to the appropriate accounts, cost centers and object codes in the college’s system of financial record. The individual will also be responsible for daily deposits and the compilation and reconciliation of the monthly mitigating control documentation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Math sufficient to compute totals, percentages and to check or reconcile data.
• Bookkeeping and basic business and governmental accounting terminology, principles, and procedures sufficient to record, post and -verify information is accurate including the ability to recognize errors or problems within financial transactions are essential: the technical skill to correct the errors and the knowledge to find or recommend solutions to problems are necessary.
• Typing/keyboarding skills to include knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment sufficient to input and access information in computer systems, and assemble and complete documents. Attention to detail and accuracy is required as well as quality of work in a timely manner.
• Spreadsheets and computerized accounting systems. Must accomplish desired results in the most effective, pleasant and efficient manner possible while still adhering to proper policies and procedures as outlined by local, state and federal regulations. Once trained on the MN State computer system, person will be required to investigate and learn new screens and reports as the MN State developers release them. Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word or similar programs. Must be able to set up spreadsheets with formulas using Microsoft Excel or similar program.
• English (speaking, writing, reading) sufficient to communicate effectively, follow verbal and written instructions and perform the job duties of the position. Good human relation skills are needed in verbal and written communications to establish a good working relationship with students both on and off-campus, college staff and funding agencies.
• Customer Service Skills including the ability to balance continual interruptions (i.e. telephone calls). This may be especially difficult during the beginning of each academic term when traffic and phone calls are unusually heavy. This person must be able to organize their workload each day to ensure daily work gets done and that internal and external customers are treated courteously and with respect. Regular attendance is essential for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of College policies and procedures.
• Prior experience using Minn State’s ISRS (Integrated Student Record Systems) system-Payments and Billing Office functions or similar systems
• One or more years of experience in the accounting field
• Two or more years of customer service experience
• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records and reports; locate errors; and recommend solutions to procedural and other fiscal problems
• Successful completion of one or more college courses in accounting
• Interpersonal and oral communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with management and staff at all levels and customers
• Ability to use MS Word and Excel, and other software applications to prepare, create, format, edit, print, save and/or attach a variety of documents, including emails, memos, reports, letters, presentations, spreadsheets, tables, charts, graphs, in an efficient and timely manner
• Demonstrated experience maintaining a work environment that respects and values differences and diversity
• Knowledge of law, policies, procedures, and Legislative Auditor, Department of Finance and State Treasurer requirements for handling and depositing state funds

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands include sitting and standing for long periods of time.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Application Details

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

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.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Michelle Kiffmeyer at [email protected] or (763) 424-0849.
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 [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance is needed.