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Working Title: Payroll Accounting Specialist

Job Class: Finance Specialist 1

Agency: Mn Management & Budget

• Job ID : 82138

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/26/2024

• Closing Date : 12/16/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn Management & Budget / Mn Mgmt & Budget -Confidential

• Division/Unit : Personnel/Payroll / Payroll Operations

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $30.80 - $45.47 / hourly; $64,310 - $94,941 / annually

• Job Class Option : Payroll Accounting

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

• 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.

Statewide Payroll Services has an opening for an experienced payroll professional who will support payroll and accounting staff in state agencies. This position serves as the state expert for labor distribution, expense transfers, cost projections, and business expense reimbursements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A minimum of three (3) years professional level experience with a large enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, such as PeopleSoft, WorkDay or SAP;

2. Three years professional level experience in the operation of a payroll process;

3. Accounting knowledge in areas such as cost accounting, reconciliation, deductions and multi-state tax withholding

4. Proven analytical, problem-solving and research skills;

5. Proven communication skills (oral, written and presentation).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience/understanding of SWIFT/SEMA4;

2. Extensive knowledge of Peoplesoft software and table structure;

3. Extensive experience in the use of PS Queryl reporting tools;

4. Experience with state government sufficient to have an understanding of the diverse payroll operations of state agencies;

5. CPA certificate or Payroll Certification by PayOrg;

6. BA or Advanced degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field;

7. Extensive experience utilizing personal computer application software;

8. Experience analyzing and redesigning complex business processes.

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks and criminal background prior to appointment.

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.