Payroll Accounting Technician (Hybrid/Onsite)

State of Minnesota; Vadnais Heights (MN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

State of Minnesota is seeking an Accounting Technician in Vadnais Heights to ensure accurate payroll processing, time tracking, and timely payments in compliance with laws and contracts. The role supports the DCT Payroll Department and involves working with SEMA4 and OBIEE, requiring strong Excel and customer service skills.

The position is onsite with telework eligibility and a schedule of 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday, offering a structured government benefits package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records and reports.
• Ensure accurate and timely salary payments, processing overtime, leave deductions, and responding to payroll inquiries.
• Entering information into financial systems (SEMA4, OBIEE) and applications, databases, spreadsheets, and other office tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Customer service experience to interact with individuals to provide accurate information by phone and e‑mail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bi-weekly payroll functions so employees are paid accurately and hours recorded per laws and contracts.
• Perform shared payroll duties: audit and reconcile payroll reports, update self-service security, process FLSA adjustments.
• Provide customer service within DCT and with other agencies to resolve complex issues.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Tools

SEMA4

OBIEE

SWIFT

Job description

State of Minnesota is seeking an Accounting Technician in Vadnais Heights to ensure accurate payroll processing, time tracking, and timely payments in compliance with laws and contracts. The role supports the DCT Payroll Department and involves working with SEMA4 and OBIEE, requiring strong Excel and customer service skills.

The position is onsite with telework eligibility and a schedule of 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday, offering a structured government benefits package and opportunities for