Minnesota Department of Corrections · 1 day ago
Payroll Technician-Accounting Technician
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.91/hr - $32.37/hrThe Minnesota Department of Corrections is hiring a Payroll Technician to support the payroll department within DOC Financial Operations. This role involves ensuring accurate time recording and timely payment for employees, as well as processing reimbursement claims for travel expenses according to state policies.
Public Safety
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide technical and administrative support to employees who work at the DOC ensuring employees accurately record time worked, leave taken, and that they are paid timely and accurately
Reviewing and processing reimbursement of claims submitted DOC employees for travel expenses incurred while on state business, ensuring reporting follows State of Minnesota, Minnesota Management and Budgets (MMB) and DCT travel policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements and compensation plans
Qualification
Required
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
Customer service experience working in a business-to-business environment sufficient to interact effectively with individuals having differing backgrounds to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information on the phone and through e-mail
Experience with spreadsheet and word processing software, such as Microsoft Office, to create and update spreadsheets and other documents
Mathematics skills sufficient to calculate, review and reconcile financial data
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Preferred
Advanced degree in Business, Accounting or an Accounting related field
Experience processing employee payroll for a large (e.g. 150 or more employees) organization
Experience working with State of Minnesota's SEMA4 system (Statewide Employee Management System)
Extensive customer service experience working in financial environment
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
Minnesota Department of Corrections
We employ staff in a wide variety of positions, from nurses to teachers and corrections officers! Correctional facilities are located in Faribault, Lino Lakes, Moose Lake, Oak Park Heights, Red Wing, Rush City, Shakopee, St.
Founded in 1959
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kwesi Pasley
Chief Financial Officer
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