Job Information
State of Minnesota Accounts Payable / Account Clerk Senior in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Accounts Payable / Account Clerk Senior
Job Class: Account Clerk Senior
Agency: Public Safety Dept
Job ID : 93587
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through employee self-service and confirm their bid by emailing Madison.Markgraf@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM on 04/22/2026.
Date Posted : 04/16/2026
Closing Date : 04/29/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Fiscal and Adm. Srv. / FAS Accounts Payable
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $22.23 - $30.09 / hourly; $46,416 - $62,827 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
Work Area : 445 Minnesota Street, St. Paul MN 55101
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.
The primary function of this position is to process payments and deposits in the Statewide Financial Accounting System and process employee expense reimbursements in SEMA4. The position exists to process financial documents and payments in a timely and accurate manner and to provide fiscal controls through policy and procedures. The accounts payable team is responsible for a variety of functions associated with the process of making non-payroll related payments to vendors/suppliers/contractors for professional and commodities services, state and federal government entities and municipalities, grantees, lessors, and legal settlements.
- Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division. Employees who live 50 miles or more from their permanent work location may be allowed to telework more than 50% with approval from the division director.
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
Minimum Qualifications
Skill in accounting sufficient to review, analyze, identify discrepancies, and verify financial records, calculate monthly fees, and prepare financial summaries and reports.
Skill in analyzing various line items, ensuring that spending is within budget and grant guidelines, and effectively recommend fund transfers.
Ability to calculate and verify totals on reports, forms, requisitions, or bills, using a calculator, computer, and/or other tools.
Skill in using spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to enter, compile, store and retrieve data.
Ability to interpret and explain accounting and related fiscal policies, procedures, and practices to customers; develop, prepare, and explain clear, concise reconciliations, and fiscal reports.
Preferred Qualifications
Post-secondary education in Business, Finance or Accounting.
Knowledge and experience working in SWIFT, or other large accounting systems.
Knowledge and experience reconciling Bank Statements.
Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, and Legislative Auditor, Department of Finance and State Treasurer requirements.
Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components:
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)
Credit Check
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
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.