Accounts Payable Coordinator - Accounting Officer Intermediate

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to work in the Financial Operations Division. This role involves providing expertise in the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) and improving internal business processes related to accounts payable.ResponsibilitiesManaging the Central Office “Accounts Payable” type Electronic Interoffice Requisition (EIOR) buyer’s inbox, by completing a review of each requisition and then determining the appropriate action to be taken, such as establishing a purchase order or to initiate payments in SWIFT or by purchasing cardAssist with overseeing the review and entry of payment requests received from these sources as well as from other state agencies, ensuring that required dates, payment amounts, and purchase order data is correct before being entered into SWIFTAt the beginning of each fiscal year, analyze the previous fiscal years spending, and then calculate and establish new multiple line/budget blanket encumbrances for various administrative expendituresAssist with completing quarterly reviews as requested by Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), of uncashed warrants which are more than 120 days old, by attempting to contact each vendor to inform them of their monetary propertySkillsOne (1) year professional experience in AccountingORThree (3) years advanced technical, or paraprofessional experience in AccountingORBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field and two (2) year advanced technical, or paraprofessional experience in AccountingORMaster's degree in accounting, finance, or related fieldAND experience must demonstrate:Working knowledge of SWIFT or other financial reporting systemsAnalyzing payments and encumbrances, while determining causes of failures or issues and correcting themCreating purchase orders and performing budget check activitiesSkill in written communications to send correspondencesExperience with SWIFT and SWIFT ERAbility to interpret financial documentsSkilled in preparing and interpreting fiscal records and reports, recognize problems, and effect solutionsSkilled in problem resolution in order to work with minimal supervision, analyze the situation, develop alternatives, effectively recommend solutions, and implement approved actionsVariety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and culturesBenefitsPaid vacation and sick leave12 paid holidays each yearLow-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plansFertility care, including IVFDiabetes careDental and orthodontic care for adults and children6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted childrenPension 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 deathShort-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injuryTax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent careResources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-beingTraining, classes, and professional developmentTuition reimbursementFederal 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 supportA voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performanceCommon sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issuesDaily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder careCompany OverviewThe Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) helps provide essential services to Minnesota’s most vulnerable residents. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, US, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://mn.gov/dhs.



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