Under general supervision this person oversees and reviews the accuracy of electronic transmissions of daily reports, cash receipts, reconciles reports of state exam stations and deputy agencies. Assists deputies with corrections on daily reports and keeps detailed records of deputy dishonored payments, accounting spreadsheets and outstanding reports and deposits. This position maintains relationships and acts as a resource with deputy registrar, Department of Finance, Minnesota Management & Budget, and DPS Finance, in resolving complex questions regarding this program area. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Math and Accounting skills sufficient to reconcile differences between deposits and spreadsheets, transactions, and prepare daily deposits.
2. Customer service skills to provide prompt and courteous interactions with internal and external customers in person, via phone, and e-mail.
3. Typing/Keyboarding skills using Microsoft Word or equivalent software, sufficient to produce documents such as emails and other correspondence in an efficient and timely manner.
4. English oral and written language skills sufficient to communicate via email and phone interactions with coworkers and customers.
5. Skill in using spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to enter, compile, store, and retrieve data.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of Minnesota Statute and Rules
2. Training and financial reconciliation experience
3. Ability to manage, guide, lead and implement appropriate financial policies/processes
4. Maintain accurate record keeping of spreadsheets and dishonored payments.
5. Detail-oriented with the ability to give direction and feedback.
6. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

1) criminal history

2) reference check

3) credit check

Application Details

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Megan Lund at megan.lund@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Megan Lund at megan.lund@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission 
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule 

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include: 

• Public pension plan 
• Training and professional development 
• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays each year 
• Paid parental leave 
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage 
• Prescription drug coverage 
• Vision coverage 
• Wellness programs and resources 
• Employer paid life insurance 
• Short-term and long-term disability 
• Health care spending and savings accounts 
• Dependent care spending account 
• Tax-deferred compensation 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program