Account Clerk

Working Title: Account Clerk

Job Class: Account Clerk

Agency: State Auditor

• Job ID : 97699

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Regular

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/13/2026

• Closing Date : 10/26/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : State Auditor / State Auditor-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Payroll Processing Unit / Operations Management

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $21.12 - $28.01 / hourly; $44,098 - $58,484 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

• Work Area : St. Paul

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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 provides routine accounting and administrative support services to all Office of the State Auditor Divisions. Accounting services include accounts payable, purchasing, cash receipts, payroll, business expenses, billing, accounts receivable, cash reconciliation, capital asset inventory maintenance, reception area back-up, and other related tasks. This position may serve in a primary or backup role in processing any or all of these transaction types.

Minimum Qualifications

• Accounting practices sufficient to review, identify discrepancies, and accurately process accounting transactions.

• Math skills sufficient to maintain complete and accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies.

• Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate information in-person, on the phone, and through written correspondence.

• English language skills sufficient to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

• Business English skills sufficient to write and edit reports, letters, and other documents.

• Word processing software skills sufficient to prepare reports, invoices, letters, and other documents.

• Spreadsheet software skills sufficient to prepare reports, invoices, reconciliations, letters, and other documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a wide range of accounting transaction types including accounts payable, purchasing, and cash receipts.

• Experience working with State fiscal systems such as SWIFT, SEMA4, SWIFT Data Warehouse, Document Direct, or other comparable systems.

• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy working with numbers.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience interpreting and explaining policies, procedures, and practices to customers.

• Planning and organizational skills sufficient to complete assignments in accordance with established deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Requires occasional transport of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move through work space and maintain a stationary position throughout the work day.

Additional Requirements

• Job offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job-related background check that may include the following: reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and driver's history check prior to appointment.

• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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.