**Working Title** **: Account Clerk** **Job Class: Account Clerk** **Agency: Department of Natural Resources** + **Job ID:** 84068 + **Location:** Itasca State Park + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time + **Regular/Temporary:** Seasonal + **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted:** 02/20/2025 + **Closing Date:** 03/12/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Department of Natural Resources + **Division/Unit:** Parks & Trail/Region 1/Itasca State Park + **Work Shift/Work Hours:** 8:00am-4:30pm + **Days of Work:** Monday-Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $20.45 - $27.12/hourly + **Classified Status:** Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union:** 206 – Clerical/AFSCME + **Work Area:** Itasca State Park Administrative Office/Park Rapids, MN + **FLSA Status:** Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) **:** 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. **Job Summary** Established in 1891, Itasca is the oldest state park in Minnesota and one of the first state parks in the country. Home to the Headwaters of the Mississippi River, the park is one of the top tourism attractions in the Upper Midwest. Itasca State Park operates 7 days a week with visitors on-site 24 hours a day during peak operations. Itasca State Park is currently seeking a part-time seasonal Account Clerk at Itasca State Park to perform a variety of revenue processing, accounting duties, purchasing assistance and administrative support activities within existing laws and established procedures. Normal anticipated season dates are from mid-April through September 30 th . Responsibilities include: + Count revenue from locations throughout the park (Retail, Lodging, Campground, Restaurants) and reconcile collected revenue reported. + Ensure revenue from all park concessions are properly processed according to revenue processing procedures. + Investigate discrepancies and procedural errors in revenue paperwork collected to document variances and improve compliance with policies and procedures. + Assist Accounting Officer with purchasing, invoice management, purchase orders and vendor relations. + Occasionally provide customer service at the Visitor Center or other locations through the park and provide other office administrative support as directed. **Minimum Qualifications** Six (6) months accounting experience that includes reviewing accounting records, identifying discrepancies, and processing accounting transactions. Mathematic skills sufficient to reconcile data and balance accounts. Problem solving skills sufficient to recognize, determine solutions, and clearly communicate the nature of a problem. Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate information to internal and external customers. Communication skills sufficient to respond effectively and appropriately to requests for information. Skill in using spreadsheet, word processing, and other business software applications (such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, internet) sufficient to enter, compile, store, and retrieve data in a variety of reports, research issues, prepare memos, letters, report, and/or financial statements, and prepare and send emails to individuals. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and ability to meet strict deadlines. Organizational and interpersonal skills sufficient to work as a productive member of a team. Conflict resolution/human relation skills sufficient to negotiate, resolve issues, read situations, and settle disputes equitably by finding common ground and cooperation. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. **Preferred Qualifications** Experience using the state reporting service. Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of the Department of Natural Resources/State of Minnesota accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines. Associates degree or higher in Business, Accounting, Finance, or similar degree. Experience working in a customer service or retail setting. **Additional Requirements** This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License with a clear driving record. Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status). It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: + Conflict of Interest Review + Criminal History Check + Education Verification + Employment Reference / Records Check + License / Certification Verification AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.