Payroll Officer / Accounting Officer Intermediate

The State of Minnesota is committed to improving the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans and is seeking a Payroll Officer to join their DCT Payroll Team. This role involves coordinating and overseeing all staff payroll functions, leading payroll processes, and ensuring efficient and compliant payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain payroll systems to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll services
• Provide lead work direction and training to co-workers to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established procedures
• Develop, document, and implement standardized work procedures and policy updates to address operational needs and enhance payroll compliance

Skills

• One (1) year of experience processing payroll. Experience must demonstrate:
• Experience with financial systems (i.e., SEMA4, OBIEE) and applications, database, spreadsheets, and other office applications
• Experience with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to support accounting and payroll processes
• Experience resolving fiscal discrepancies and developing and implementing fiscal procedures
• Experience interpreting and analyzing fiscal data, reports, and records
• Experience with reconciliations and resolving variances or discrepancies
• OR Three (3) years of administrative support experience in the area of payroll processes that demonstrates the following:
• Experience entering information into various financial systems (i.e., SEMA4, OBIEE) and applications, database, spreadsheets, and other office applications
• Experience with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to support accounting and payroll processes
• Experience supporting the development and implementation of fiscal procedures
• Experience entering and creating fiscal data, reports, and records
• Experience with reconciliation and resolving variances or discrepancies
• Note: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related degree may substitute of 1 year of administrative support experience
• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance or closely related field
• Healthcare accounting and/or other government accounting experience
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple demands under tight time constraints
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in performing individual or group presentations to explain, train, or negotiate
• Experience of SEMA4 Payroll system and state of Minnesota policies and procedures
• Knowledge of State of Minnesota and federal statutes
• Experience in documenting business practice and internal control procedures
• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Annual pay increases
• 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

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