Job Class: Accounting Technician
Working Title: Accounting Technician
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 9/1/2022
Closing Date: 9/14/2022
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Corrections Dept / Corrections-Faribault-AFSCME
Division/Unit: Minn Corr Facl – Faribault / FRB Accounting Manager’s Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: M – F
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $20.47 – $28.93/hourly; $42,741 – $60,405/annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 – Technical/AFSCME
Work Area: Finance
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes
Telework Option: This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule of in office and remote. A telework schedule will be agreed upon at time of hire.
This position was previsouly posted. It is being reopened to attract additional applicants to fill up to (2) two vacancies.
Job Summary
This position performs various technical accounting services necessary for successful Department of Corrections (DOC) financial operations, including but not limited to incarcerated individual’s financial transactions, incarcerated individuals payroll, staff payroll, business expense reports, accounts payable, special purpose accounts, cashier, and other duties. This position will effectively control, analyze, audit, and prepare appropriate accounting records and reports on a daily and monthly basis.
This position will work within a correctional facility – MCF Faribault.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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 fiscal problems.
Knowledge of SWIFT, SEMA 4, iTag, or other private or governmental accounting system, sufficient to query and compile records and reports, including financial status reports.
Working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets, word processing software, computers and other office equipment such as calculators.
Mathematics skills sufficient to calculate, review and reconcile data and balance accounts.
Ability to design, interpret and explain work procedures and operations and provide advice on fiscal policies and procedures.
Ability to read and write a variety of materials in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree or higher in Business, Accounting or an Accounting related field.
Experience with the SEMA4 staff payroll and SWIFT accounting systems.
Experience with the iTag offender accounting system.
One or more years of experience processing employee payroll for a large (e.g. 150 or more employees) governmental agency or large business organization.
Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in working with numbers and crucial recordkeeping on a daily basis.
Organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Jessica Fenlon at [email protected]. This position will require Tuberculosis screening prior to hire.
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
Application Details
Why Work For Us
Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is highly regarded nationwide and has provided a model for other corrections systems to follow. Our mission is to reduce recidivism by promoting offender change through proven strategies during safe and secure incarceration and effective community supervision. We offer great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, internal promotional opportunities, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.
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 12 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 Jessica Fenlon at [email protected]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. 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 [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance you need.
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