Payroll Administrator - Account Clerk Senior

Payroll Administrator

Job Class: Account Clerk Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID: 94348

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 05/28/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME

Division/Unit: Finance / Central Office Payroll

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $22.23 - $30.09 / hourly; $46,416 - $62,827 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

Work Area: Controller/Financial Management

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.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

The position processes, audits, and reconciles all payroll operations/transactions for MnDOT's Central Office. The position also processes employee business expenses, audits, and reconciliations in a timely manner. Other responsibilities include reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling payroll labor distributions and researching, calculating, coding, tracking, and processing various transactions for human resources and payroll.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of math sufficient to maintain complete and accurate financial records and balance and resolve discrepancies in areas like determining eligibility, level of benefits and/or payroll.
• Skills in expense reporting sufficient to use a computerized accounting system such as SEMA4.
• Ability to accurately input, verify, and edit electronic data.
• Skill in using advanced spreadsheets features such as formula creation to manipulate and sort data.
• Knowledge of communications sufficient to explain the reasons for transactions and procedures, rules, and regulations so that others understand the information they are being given.
• Ability to manage and address customers', clients, and co-workers' concerns tactfully and thoroughly.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver's License Check, Education/License Verification and/or a drug and alcohol test.

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.