Account Clerk ll

The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) is a relationship building. Each individual at MCC is a hospitality hero who fulfills our mission by providing service and fostering relationships. We make a positive impact on our internal and external guests by collaborating and delivering excellence in our service and facility. We host more than 300 events annually and contribute to a vibrant downtown community by providing economic impact through visitor spending at hotels, restaurants, arts & attractions, and retail establishments.

The Minneapolis Convention Center is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Individuals who are black, indigenous or person of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Salary:

Anticipated starting salary range: $26.62-32.36/hour, depending on qualifications.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Assist in audits of financial documents and ensure that documents covering the same financial information match, if they don't match research and document differences
• Process all accounts payable, including contracts, using online transactions, and supporting documentation for accounts payable, purchasing and billing transactions.
• Ensure proper account numbers are used.
• Verify and distribute bills and invoices to proper expenditure accounts.
• Code and approve invoices for payment.
• Research and respond to internal/external questions about invoices and resolve any questions or problems with vendors.
• Audit general ledger interface and accounts payable interface between our event management system, identify issues and relay information to the proper authority.
• Monitor PO use.
• Monitor Master contracts.
• Compile data and prepare reports for management.
• Process purchasing card (P-card) expenditures and serve as the purchasing card coordinator for the department.
• Process, submit and track requests for annual shoe reimbursement allowances and employee reimbursements.
• Verify appropriate coding for personnel and benefit costs. Relay issues to the proper authority.
• Serve as the travel coordinator, assisting staff with completing required paperwork, travel arrangements, registration, and travel reimbursements.
• Deliver excellent Customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:
High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience:
Three years basic accounting or bookkeeping experience

License/Certifications:
Non-required

Preferred Qualifications:
Post High School education

The selection process will consist of the following step: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check:

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation:

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the CAF - AFSCME General Unit (#9). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit the link above.

Eligible List Statement:

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire 3 (three) months after it has been established.

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

• Knowledge of departmental and City policies and procedures
• Considerable knowledge of payroll processing and procedures, accounting principles and procedures and/or bookkeeping
• Good knowledge of office methods, practices, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of computer systems and software programs used in the assigned area, including the operations and care of peripheral equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.