Job Description

Working Title:

Accounts Payable Lead (Unlimited, Full-time)

 

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Account Clerk Senior

 

Bargaining Unit / Union:

206: AFSCME - Clerical and Office

 

City:

Minneapolis

 

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

 

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

 

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

 

Salary Range:

$21.90 - $31.21

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Lead is the lead worker responsible for the accounts payable section, its efficient operations, development and implementation of procedures to ensure compliance with all governing entity’s procedures and regulations for the Minneapolis Community and Technical College Procurement Office, Accounts Payable Section.The lead worker position is to coordinate, analyze, approve, monitor, and adjust vendor invoices for input so that payments for college liabilities can be made in a timely and accurate manner. This position is also responsible for overseeing accounts payable activities so that proper procedures are followed and permanent records are kept to ensure compliance with all governing entity’s procedures and regulations for State of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State), SWIFT, and Minneapolis Community & Technical College (Minneapolis College). Accounts payable liabilities include general vendor invoices, special withholding payments, travel and other reimbursements, contractual educational services and state and non-state employee services, etc. The incumbent is directly responsible for permanent payment transaction batch log and vendor files in which invoices and support documents are filed. This position trains co-workers, as directed, in accounts payable tasks and procedures to improve and maintain performance standards. 

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Skills in basic financial accounting and the technical skills necessary to carry out the accounts payable processes. This includes the ability to understand units of measure, price per unit, sales tax calculation, payment terms, shipping cost, and vendor discounts. 

• Ability to use word processing applications to construct spreadsheets, prepare reports, invoices and letters

• Knowledge of math (arithmetic) sufficient to complete and accurate financial records, balance and resolve discrepancies, compute and verify totals on reports, requisitions and/or bills 

• Sufficient in customer services skills to actively listen to and understand customer needs and provide accurate, organized and concise information and appropriate responses in a timely, thorough, courteous, respectful, and professional manner in person, over the phone and in writing.

• Skills sufficient to maintain accurate budget records and reports. Receive and review source documents, compare to database information and check for accuracy, discrepancies and completeness

• Ability to perform and learn accounting system policies and procedures in order to sufficiently prepare financial reports, reconcile invoices, receipts and purchase orders 

• Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency. Incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities

 

Other Requirement

Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position. 

 

Work Shift

Mondays through Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

Application Procedure

Attach cover letter, cv/resume, and unofficial copies of all transcripts. Application materials submitted by any other method cannot be considered. Applicants should be prepared to provide contact information of four (4) references, including two (2) managers, who can directly address your qualifications for this position (prefer that at least one reference observed you while you were acting in a teaching capacity).

 

Telework

This position may be eligible for partial telework per the Minneapolis College's Telework Guidelines. 

 

Pay Range

Account Clerk Senior: $21.90 – $29.65 hourly / $45,727 – $61,909 annually.

 

Internal Applicants

Eligible bidders must contact Minneapolis College Human Resources, Victoria.Le@minneapolis.edu, in writing on or before the job posting closing date. A bid will be considered timely if delivered to the appropriate official by the posting closing date. In accordance with Article 12 of the Agreement with AFSCME, Council 5, the following position is vacant and will be filled as soon as possible. Only eligible employees as defined by the provisions of Article 12, Section 6, may submit a bid for the vacancy. Article 12, Section 6, states in part "any employee who has successfully filled a vacancy - via a bid, shall not be entitled to bid on another vacancy for a period of six (6) months following the date upon which the employee exercised the bid." However, a permanent, non-probationary classified employee who is part-time, unlimited, part-time seasonal or full-time seasonal may bid on a full-time unlimited vacancy at any time. Unclassified and probationary employees are not eligible to bid. Ineligible bidders submit an application online on or before the job posting closing date.

 

About

Minneapolis College offers extraordinary educational opportunity to 10,000 students annually with 100 plus degree options. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that support student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College's graduates. Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety.

 

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.

 

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.

 

Desired Start Date:

12-16-2024

 

Position End Date:

 

Open Date:

11-19-2024

 

Close Date:

12-03-2024

 

Posting Contact Name:

Victoria Vy Le

 

Posting Contact Email:

ty8918jj@minnstate.edu

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