Accounting Clerk II
City of Saint Paul, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Accounting Clerk II
We are hiring an Accounting Clerk II to perform skilled financial support work in accordance with City policies and procedures. This role maintains financial records, posts transactions, audits invoices, and prepares reports to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.
This position is located in the Parks Department at 700 City Hall and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Here's what you can expect to do:
Review and enter accounts payable invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely processing
Manage accounts receivable processes, including cash batching, payment analysis, reporting, and customer refunds
Oversee travel card approvals and reconciliation, ensuring accurate coding of transactions
Assist with cash receipts and processing of non-receivable payments
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements: High school diploma or General Education Development certificate (GED) with two courses in basic bookkeeping, 4 credits of post-secondary accounting courses, and two years of experience as an Accounting Clerk I or equivalent.
How to Apply: Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date. Upload the following required document(s) via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without the document(s) attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) A legible copy of your proof of education showing the required 4 credits of post secondary accounting courses.
Learn more about our Hiring Process: Assessment: Computer Assessment This computer-based assessment consists of multiple-choice, true or false, and simulated questions developed to assess your knowledge of basic accounting and math. Further information, directions, and a link to complete the online assessment will be emailed to eligible candidates through the email address included in your application. Eligible candidates will receive this information the week of April 20, 2026. If you have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, you may be eligible for accommodation in the assessment process. Please contact Michelle LeBow 651-266-6519, to request a testing accommodation.
We are hiring an Accounting Clerk II to perform skilled financial support work in accordance with City policies and procedures. This role maintains financial records, posts transactions, audits invoices, and prepares reports to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.
This position is located in the Parks Department at 700 City Hall and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Here's what you can expect to do:
Review and enter accounts payable invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely processing
Manage accounts receivable processes, including cash batching, payment analysis, reporting, and customer refunds
Oversee travel card approvals and reconciliation, ensuring accurate coding of transactions
Assist with cash receipts and processing of non-receivable payments
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements: High school diploma or General Education Development certificate (GED) with two courses in basic bookkeeping, 4 credits of post-secondary accounting courses, and two years of experience as an Accounting Clerk I or equivalent.
How to Apply: Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date. Upload the following required document(s) via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without the document(s) attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) A legible copy of your proof of education showing the required 4 credits of post secondary accounting courses.
Learn more about our Hiring Process: Assessment: Computer Assessment This computer-based assessment consists of multiple-choice, true or false, and simulated questions developed to assess your knowledge of basic accounting and math. Further information, directions, and a link to complete the online assessment will be emailed to eligible candidates through the email address included in your application. Eligible candidates will receive this information the week of April 20, 2026. If you have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, you may be eligible for accommodation in the assessment process. Please contact Michelle LeBow 651-266-6519, to request a testing accommodation.