**Working Title** **: Accounting Technician** **Job Class: Accounting Technician** **Agency: Public Employees Retirement Association** + **Job ID:** 81689 + **Location:** St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary:** Regular + **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted:** 11/08/2024 + **Closing Date:** 11/15/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Public Employees Retire Assoc / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-AFSCME + **Division/Unit:** Personnel / Finance Accounting + **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift + **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $ 22.57- $31.89 / hourly; $47,123 - $66,586 / annually + **Classified Status:** Classified + 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. This position performs a variety of accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions. This position also assists with processing and depositing of checks received. This position will be a hybrid schedule with required in-office three (3) days per week with an occasional need to be on-site as needed. PERA office is located in St. Paul, MN. This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) . Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible. **Minimum Qualifications** **_Only applicants whose application and resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each minimum qualification listed below will be considered for this position. Ensure your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below. Also indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held_** **_._** Experience **_must clearly_** demonstrate: + Reviewing and entering data into a financial system, employee payroll or timekeeping system(s), such as the State Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), employee payroll or timekeeping system(s) such as the State Employee Management System (SEMA4), or comparable systems + Math skills sufficient to calculate, review, and reconcile data and balance accounts + Skills in data entry and using spreadsheet and word processing software, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, to create spreadsheets and other documents and accurately enter, maintain and report on data + Ability to identify and solve problems, advise others, handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and apply innovative approaches and opportunities for streamlining existing processes + Customer service verbal and written skills sufficient to provide effective prompt, courteous, and accurate information to internal and external customers + 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 + Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and in a team environment **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), 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 requests + Ability to read, understand, and apply state and federal laws and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) provisions regarding employee work time, leaves and business expenses + Experience processing payroll, account payable/receivable activity and deposits **Physical Requirements** Requires occasional lifting and carrying of articles such as file folders, ledgers, and small office equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one that involves sitting, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties. **Additional Requirements** It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: + SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only) + Criminal History Check + Employment Reference Check + Social Security and Address Verification + Education Verification + Driver's License Check **The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. 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.