State of Minnesota · 9 hours ago
Payroll Technician - Accounting Technician
Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$22.91/hr - $32.37/hr
1+ years expThe State of Minnesota is dedicated to improving the well-being of its residents through essential services. They are seeking a Payroll Technician to join the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) team, responsible for supporting payroll processes and ensuring accurate employee compensation and reimbursement for travel expenses.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide technical and administrative support to employees who work at Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) ensuring employees accurately record time worked, leave taken, and that they are paid timely and accurately
Reviewing and processing reimbursement of claims submitted DCT 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
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
Data Entry skills to process a high volume of employee time records and expense reports in a timely, accurate manner, ensuring entry is completed by deadlines
Database management skills sufficient to navigate and utilize multiple database systems, software applications and using multiple monitors
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint skills
Math skills sufficient to calculate review and reconcile financial data
Preferred
Experience and knowledge of SEMA4 (Statewide Employee Management Payroll) or other similar databases for processing payroll and or reimbursements of employee travel claims
Experience and knowledge of SWIFT (Statewide Integrated Financial Tools) used for processing of purchase orders, payments and financial inquiries
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 staff payroll problems
One or more years of experience processing employee payroll for a large (e.g. 300 or more employees) governmental agency or large business organization
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
Company
State of Minnesota
State of Minnesota provides information for residents, businesses, government, employment, education, and travel.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Walz
41st Governor of Minnesota
Recent News
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