Accounting Tech II / Accounts Payable

MnGFOA; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The City of Shoreview is seeking a dependable accounting tech II to manage accounts payable, cash receipts, and related finance tasks. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling AP workflow with the city’s finance software, and maintaining records.

The role also supports year-end audit work and provides front-desk backup. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 2+ years in accounting or AP, with a preferred two-year accounting/finance degree and BS&A experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of accounting or accounts payable experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoice payments for City departments.
• Reconcile accounts payable workflow with the City's financial software.
• Prepare 1099s and assist with year-end audit work papers.

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Cash receipts

Education

High School diploma

Two-year accounting/finance degree

Tools

BS&A software

Job description

Shoreview, Minnesota, a premier city in the north metro area of the twin cities, is seeking a dependable and motivated individual to fill the accounting tech II, accounts payable position.

This position provides accounts payable, cash receipting and finance support, including processing and paying invoices, reconciling accounts payable workflow with the software, and providing customer service and administrative support.

Duties Include:

Accounts Payable:

• Assists with coding and verifying invoice payment information for all City departments and prepares invoice batches for check printing and accounts payable processing.
• Answers questions and responds to complaints and discrepancies with invoices and statements.
• Researches outstanding and past-due invoices to identify discrepancies and prevent duplicate payments.
• Reconciles accounts payable workflow automation software within the City’s financial software system to ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records and information.
• Tracks and maintains W9 forms and related documentation for accounts payable purposes.
• Assembles and prepares City Council claims reports for review and presentation at the City Council meetings.
• Prepares 1099s on an annual basis.
• Assists with the monthly purchasing card process, including coordinating the distribution of statements to departments, ensuring proper expense coding, and collecting purchase documentation.
• Prepares and manages the annual unclaimed property report, including tracking outstanding checks, contacting payees, sending required annual letters, and filing with the State of Minnesota.

Cash Receipts:

• Identifies and reviews the general ledger account coding of all cash receipts.
• Data entry of the City’s cash receipts, including monthly utility billing receipts, into the City’s finance software.
• Prepares and reconciles cash receipts for deposit.
• Assists with the electronic maintenance of cash receipt information.

Other Duties:

• Assists with preparing year-end audit work papers and participates, as needed, in the City’s annual audit process.
• Cross-trains in Finance Department functions to provide backup coverage and support continuity of operations.
• Provides backup support at the front desk by assisting customers and responding to inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years or more of Accounting and/or accounts payable equivalent related experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Desired Qualifications:

• Two-year accounting or finance-related degree.
• Experience in accounts payable workflows and accounting software. BS&A experience strongly preferred.
• Previous municipal employee experience; specifically, government accounting of two or more years.

Hours: Typically, Monday – Friday, from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Hiring Wage Range: $30.24 - $33.34 per hour depending on experience, plus excellent benefits. (2026 Full Wage Range: $30.24 - $40.37 per hour)

Deadline:Open until filled. First consideration given to applicationsreceivedby September 27, 2026.