Accounting Technician

Working Title: Accounting Technician

Job Class: Accounting Technician

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 96689

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/01/2026

• Closing Date : 09/08/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home - Mpls - AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Payroll

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $23.31 - $32.94 / hourly; $48,671 - $68,778 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Finance

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

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.

Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!

The Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis is looking for a full-time Accounting Technician. This position will perform, review and process all payroll related transactions, employee expense documents, departmental scheduling and timekeeping software (EST) review and editing, perform finance department tasks such as auditing and review of finance reports with presenting findings and other payroll associated tasks for the Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis campus.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.

The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

A minimum of one year of clerical or technical accounting experience, which demonstrates:

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 fiscal problems.

Knowledge of Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), or other private or governmental accounting system, sufficient to query and compile records and reports, and assist with preparation and maintenance of spending plans, financial status reports and budget requests.

Knowledge of SEMA4 or comparable payroll system sufficient to process payroll, business expense reimbursements and expense transfers.

Working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets, word processing software, computers and other office equipment such as calculators.

Math skills sufficient to calculate, review and reconcile financial data and balance accounts.

Ability to design, interpret and explain work procedures and operations and provide advice on fiscal policies and procedures.

Communication skills sufficient to perform the job duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's degree or higher in Business, Accounting or an Accounting related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience using SWIFT and SEMA4 as they relate to purchasing, accounts payable and payroll.

Ability to work independently while knowing when management consultation is needed.

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and ability to meet strict deadlines.

Ability to use Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.

Additional Requirements

A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We 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 actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . Please indicate what assistance is needed.