Account Clerk

The Office of the State Auditor ensures transparent, accountable, and effective government.

Job Description

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.

  • 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: Yes

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.

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).

How to Apply

Applications will be received through Minnesota Management and Budget. Apply online.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to HR Staffing Specialist Cassandra Calamese.

If you have questions about this position, contact HR Staffing Specialist Cassandra Calamese or (651) 296-7003.