Accounts Payable Unit Supervisor - Human Services Supervisor 2

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Saint-Paul; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking an Accounts Payable Unit Supervisor in St. Paul. This full-time, exempt leadership role oversees purchasing, encumbrances, and vendor payments, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

Telework eligibility applies for Minnesota residents or bordering states with approval. The candidate will develop policies, maintain controls, and coach staff to meet annual objectives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in supervisory roles such as supervisor, lead worker, team lead, or project lead.
• Three years of accounting experience with ability to analyze and resolve fiscal discrepancies and apply GAAP.
• Experience with financial systems, databases, and office applications; knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DHS SWIFT purchasing, encumbrancing and vendor payment functions to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Develop, write, and maintain agency-wide policies related to purchasing, encumbering, and payment processes; train staff.
• Interface Warrant Print app and maintain audit trails for reporting and efficiency improvements.
• Supervise and maintain controls for Imprest Cash, encumbrance certifications, and open PO closures as per schedule.
• Coordinate document retention policies for the FOD Accounts Payable Unit.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Accounting systems

Tools

SWIFT Accounts Payable

Job description

• Telework Eligible: Yes

Working Title: Accounts Payable Unit Supervisor

Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID: 96581
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/25/2026
• Closing Date: 09/14/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA
• Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / FOD Accounting
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $34.71 - $50.25 / hourly; $72,474 - $104,922 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

• This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.***

• Exercise supervisory authority so that applicable labor agreements and plans are equitably administered, and employees effectively perform assigned job duties to achieve the annual objectives of the section.
• Lead DHS and MNsure SWIFT purchasing, encumbering and vendor payment functions assuring that departmental obligations are promptly, accurately, and efficiently paid and that internal controls are in place to identify areas of weakness.
• Develop, write, and maintain agencywide policies and internal procedures related to purchasing, encumbering, and payment processes, including training department staff to ensure obligations are promptly, accurately and efficiently paid.
• Interface Warrant Print (IWP) application/product owner. Utilize technology to automate DHS purchasing and payment functions, maintain audit trails, and provide data for reporting to maximize operational efficiencies.
• Manage and coordinate the unclaimed property review process to determine which outstanding warrants are still valid and if payment should be reissued or if funds should be forwarded to Unclaimed Property at Department of Commerce.
• Supervise and maintain DHS Imprest Cash controls, policies, procedures and reporting.
• Coordinate the annual and quarterly encumbrance certifications and closing of open purchase orders as required by MMB’s established schedule.
• Supervise and maintain the FOD Accounts Payable Unit Document Retention (EDMS/ICN) scanning policies, procedures, controls and structure.

• All DHS Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the five (5) competency themes from the Enterprise-wide Leader Competency Model:
• Leading Self
• Leading Others
• Leading the Organization
• Leading Outside the Organization
• Getting Work Done

Minimum Qualifications

• To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**

Demonstrated leadership experience*

• Leadership experience can include:
• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;
• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:
  • 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions
  • 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Three (3) years of experience in accounting. Experience must demonstrate:

• Analyzing and resolving fiscal discrepancies and developing and implementing fiscal procedures.
• Interpreting financial documents.
• Knowledge and experience with financial systems, databases, and office applications.
• Knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to hold team members accountable for their work product and meeting established goals.
• Ability to prioritize projects and initiatives by aligning people and resources to meet the needs and strategies of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and department purchasing, travel, personnel, and payroll policies and procedures, and have the ability to interpret and explain these.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of SWIFT Accounts Payable, Budgets, and Purchasing.
• Experience with managing conflict effectively.
• Ability to develop networks and build alliances with a diverse group of people and a variety of communities.
• Experience in a work environment that actively works to correct inequities and disparities.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Joe Jarosz at [e-mail].

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 Alexander Duren at [e-mail].

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or [e-mail] for assistance.

About Human Services Dept

WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your Benefits May Include

• 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