Central Services Clerk - Central Services Administrative Specialist, Senior

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* Working Title:

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* ** Central Services Clerk*
* ** Job Class:
Central Services Administrative Specialist, Senior*
* ** Agency:
Minnesota Department of Agriculture*
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** Job ** : 92436

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
This vacancy is open to all bidders and qualified job seekers.

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** Date Posted** : 02/27/2026

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** Closing Date** : 03/12/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Minnesota Department of Agriculture

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** Division/Unit** :
Finance & Budget Division / Central Services Accounting Staff

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 206 - AFSCME Clerical

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** Work Area** :
Central Services Accounting Staff

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
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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 exists to provide para-professional accounting work for the Central Services section for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's (MDA) Finance & Budget Division through the application of independent decision making and professional judgment in all assigned areas. The position is responsible for the coordination of mini-pool usage, process and reconcile incoming checks, reconcile and recharge monthly mailroom invoices, sort and deliver mail, packages and supplies daily, process outgoing mail and packages, and create agency purchase orders.

The incumbent must maintain Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) certification with Department of Administrations for purchasing up to $25,000. This position provides backup for other accounting functions within the Central Services team as assigned.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.*
* + Knowledge of basic accountingsufficient to reconcile differences between invoices, receipts, and purchase orders, and to compile and process records.

+ Communication and customer service skills sufficient to write, read, and speak effectively with suppliers, internal customers, co-workers, and supervisors including ability to explain policies and procedures to others in a clear and positive manner.

+ Data entry sufficient to enter text and numbers into spreadsheets, databases, computer systems and applications to maintain accurate, up-to-date account information.

+ Math skills sufficient to compute totals, averages and percentages of numerical data to check or reconcile data.

+ Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record subject to review.

+ The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Previous experience working in a mailroom.

+ Typing skills of net 45 wpm or better and ten key speed above 8,000 KPH (Keystrokes per Hour) with at least 98% accuracy (measured on a 3 or more-minute typing test).

+ Office equipment experience, specifically using a laminator, folding machine and paper cutter. Microsoft Outlook experience.

+ Ability to review, analyze, and provide solutions to accounting problems.

+ Organizational skills sufficient to prioritize workload, work independently, and meet statutory and Legislative Audit requirements related to the position.

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Experience with writing procedures and reference guides.

** Physical…