**Working Title: Vendor Payments Specialist** **Job Class: State Program Administrator** **Agency: Mn Management & Budget** + **Job ID** : 83946 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/07/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/27/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Mn Management & Budget + **Division/Unit** : Accounting Services / Vendor Support + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional + **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. The Vendor Support Specialist position will analyze and process requests to vendor accounts as requested by state agencies and vendors. Research and analyze issues related to vendor account changes and make changes as needed to correct these issues. Assist state agencies and vendors with changes to vendor accounts. Work with vendor support staff to recommend and implement changes/new processes when identified. Run reports for others as requested. Work with suppliers and agency staff on the EFT Helpline and email to ensure there are minimal errors in vendor setup and support. Provide excellent customer services skills with all callers and correspondence. Performs bank changes, direct deposit, removal of banking and assist with adding banking for payments plus / virtual payments. Perform the audit function of all bank changes.The Vendor Support Specialist position will analyze and process requests to vendor accounts as requested by state agencies and vendors. Research and analyze issues related to vendor account changes and make changes as needed to correct these issues. Assist state agencies and vendors with changes to vendor accounts. Work with vendor support staff to recommend and implement changes/new processes when identified. Run reports for others as requested. Work with suppliers and agency staff on the EFT Helpline and email to ensure there are minimal errors in vendor setup and support. Provide excellent customer services skills with all callers and correspondence. Performs bank changes, direct deposit, removal of banking and assist with adding banking for payments plus / virtual payments. Perform the audit function of all bank changes. **Minimum Qualifications** + Two (2) years of para-professional/technical level experience using a large, complex automated accounting/payroll system, such as the State of Minnesota’s Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) system. + Administrative and organizational skills + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, such as Word, Excel, and Access + Ability to navigate multiple software applications and databases. + Proven analytical and research skills to solve problems, make recommendations and initiate corrective actions. + Customer service experience on phones, email correspondence and/or in person. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience/understanding of the state’s Accounting/Procurement system (SWIFT) + Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting related field. + Experience working in a call center + Customer service in the banking industry or in vendor support. + Accounts payable knowledge, including adding vendors, changing banking information and basic account set up. **Additional Requirements** Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment. 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.