Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable

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Job Description

This position performs semi-professional accounting work within the business services office under limited supervision. Responsible for the initial interpretation, compliance review, organization, distribution, and timely processing for all State Treasury, auxiliary, student life and student club account expenditures. Serves as primary contact for purchasing card procedures and responsible for processing purchasing card transactions according to established procedures.

This position provides technical fiscal advice; interprets and explains State of Minnesota, Minnesota State College and Universities (MinnState), and LSC mandated rules, regulations and accounting procedures to personnel. Responsible for recognizing errors or problems in fiscal transactions and recommending alternative solutions for consideration by other staff; ensures expenditures comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and exercises corrective actions as appropriate. The position has responsibility for identifying Minnesota Statute 16A.15 violations and will take actions regarding violations in a confidential manner.

Independently validates bi-weekly employee payroll for accuracy and completeness; provides internal control for work completed by payroll technician. Serves as back-up to another business service position as assigned, which is currently the accounting technician-payroll. Completes payroll duties of the payroll technician position when required.

This position must be able to communicate and instruct the college community on the proper procedures for areas of responsibility. This position will perform additional duties as assigned by Vice President of Administration and Director of Business Services.

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Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Telework

Hybrid options available upon successful completion of probationary period

About

Lake Superior College is an Equal Opportunity employer and educator deeply committed to fostering the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We unequivocally prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

As an affirmative action employer, we proactively seek to cultivate a diverse and talented workforce. We sincerely encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, racial and ethnic historically underrepresented groups, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Our commitment to affirmative action is integral to creating a workplace that values and leverages the unique perspectives and contributions of every employee. LSC actively seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty and staff who represent the richness of our institution and the broader community we serve by fostering their development and recognizing their contributions. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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