Payroll Officer / Accounting Officer Intermediate

The State of Minnesota is committed to improving the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans and is seeking a Payroll Officer to join their DCT Payroll Team. This role involves coordinating and overseeing all staff payroll functions, leading payroll processes, and ensuring efficient and compliant payroll operations. Responsibilities Establish, implement, and maintain payroll systems to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll services Provide lead work direction and training to co-workers to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established procedures Develop, document, and implement standardized work procedures and policy updates to address operational needs and enhance payroll compliance Skills One (1) year of experience processing payroll. Experience must demonstrate: Experience with financial systems (i.e., SEMA4, OBIEE) and applications, database, spreadsheets, and other office applications Experience with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to support accounting and payroll processes Experience resolving fiscal discrepancies and developing and implementing fiscal procedures Experience interpreting and analyzing fiscal data, reports, and records Experience with reconciliations and resolving variances or discrepancies OR Three (3) years of administrative support experience in the area of payroll processes that demonstrates the following: Experience entering information into various financial systems (i.e., SEMA4, OBIEE) and applications, database, spreadsheets, and other office applications Experience with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to support accounting and payroll processes Experience supporting the development and implementation of fiscal procedures Experience entering and creating fiscal data, reports, and records Experience with reconciliation and resolving variances or discrepancies Note: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related degree may substitute of 1 year of administrative support experience Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance or closely related field Healthcare accounting and/or other government accounting experience Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple demands under tight time constraints Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills Experience in performing individual or group presentations to explain, train, or negotiate Experience of SEMA4 Payroll system and state of Minnesota policies and procedures Knowledge of State of Minnesota and federal statutes Experience in documenting business practice and internal control procedures Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards High proficiency in Microsoft Excel Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures Benefits Paid vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays each year Annual pay increases Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans Fertility care, including IVF Diabetes care Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years) Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being Training, classes, and professional development Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care Company Overview State of Minnesota provides information for residents, businesses, government, employment, education, and travel. It was founded in 1858, and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is