Working Title : Accounts Payable Technician

Job Class: Accounting Technician

Agency: Normandale Community College

• Job ID: 83969

• Location: Bloomington

• Telework Eligible : A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per work (if applicable)

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 02/08/2025

• Closing Date: 02/14/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Normandale Community College

• Division/Unit: Fiscal Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $22.57 - $31.89 / hourly; $47,126 - $66,586 / annually

• Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

• Classified Status: Classified

• Work Area: Partnership Center

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

The Account Payable Technician is responsible for efficiently and effectively administering college wide fiscal control and compliance for the college's accounts payable functions to ensure all accounting transactions and processes are performed accurately and in accordance with state and federal regulations, Minnesota State and State of Minnesota policies and procedures, State Statutes, and best practices.

This position serves as an integral part of the Fiscal Services department by supporting the Procurement unit, while working collaboratively with the Bookstore and Library as these teams are key to the success of this position. This position provides direction to college personnel regarding payment policies and procedures and will provide assistance to vendors, contractors, consultants, auditors, and other government agencies that may need assistance or guidance.

This position will actively advance the college's strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and department efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Knowledge of the Minnesota Accounting and Procurement System (MAPS), or other private or governmental accounting system, sufficient to query and compile records and reports, and assist with preparation and maintenance of spending plans, financial status reports and budget request.

• Experience calculating, reviewing, and reconciling data and balance accounts.

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities That We'll Be Interviewing For:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.

• Ability to design, interpret and explain work procedures and operations and provide advice on fiscal policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in accounting, finance, management or related degree

• Three (3) or more years of experience in accounts payable functions

• Prior experience with Minnesota State, ISRS system, the PCS or ERP and state SWIFT

• Knowledge of and understanding about the relationship between cost centers and their general ledger, bank account, SWIFT funds, and appropriation

• Advance skills in Microsoft Excel

• Ability and commitment to collaborate and develop effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and at different levels in the college

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.