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Working Title:

Accounting Technician

Institution:

Rochester Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

Accounting Technician

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

Rochester

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$22.57 - $32.79

Job Description

This position exists to reconcile the all checking account bank statements, to process all cost allocation for various expenses as needed, to process all invoice payments for federal, state and local accounts, to enter Employee Business Expenses into SEMA4 and post them to Minnesota State, to monitor purchasing cards and enter expenses into cost allocation and enter payroll deduction requests in to SEMA4.

Responsibilities and Results 

• Process payments for all approved invoices for RCTC. Verify all appropriations items have been received, Process p-card cost allocation to ensure timely payments to vendors and accurate accounting for cost centers
• Reconcile all checking monthly bank statement to ensure Minnesota State Cash agrees with the Bank Cash monthly
• Enter cost allocation for various processes and ensure accurate and timely posting of charges
• Review and enter SEMA4 employee expense reports information so employee reimbursement is processed timely and posted to correct cost centers to ensure accurate accounting of cost centers.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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. Technical skills to include computer utilization and excel spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of the Minnesota Accounting and Procurement System (MAPS), 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.
• Working Knowledge of electronic spreadsheets and word processing software.
• Mathematics skills sufficient to calculate, review and reconcile data and balance accounts
• Ability to design, interpret and explain work procedures and operations and provide advice on fiscal policies and procedures.  
• Ability to read and write a variety of materials in English.

Preferred Qualification 

• Knowledge of Minnesota State accounting system to prepare the bank reconciliation and the budget reconciliation.
• Experience with grant accounting reconciliation.
• Experience working in Higher Education
• Two-year degree in accounting or accounting related field.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Mon - Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is a comprehensive two-year college in the Minnesota State system. RCTC offers over 70 programs in 10 pathways with both liberal arts and career/technical education academic options.

Working together to improve the state we love. 

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? 

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits 

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include: 

• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• 12 paid holidays each year 
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 
• 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