Job Description
Job Description
The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system. We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers. To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Pension
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Paid time off
Responsibilities:
- The position processes, audits, and reconciles all payroll operations/transactions for MnDOT’s Central Office.
- The position also processes employee business expenses, audits, and reconciliations in a timely manner.
- Other responsibilities include reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling payroll labor distributions and researching, calculating, coding, tracking, and processing various transactions for human resources and payroll.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of math sufficient to maintain complete and accurate financial records and balance and resolve discrepancies in areas like determining eligibility, level of benefits and/or payroll.
- Skills in expense reporting sufficient to use a computerized accounting system such as SEMA4.
- Ability to accurately input, verify, and edit electronic data.
- Skill in using advanced spreadsheets features such as formula creation to manipulate and sort data.
- Knowledge of communications sufficient to explain the reasons for transactions and procedures, rules, and regulations so that others understand the information they are being given.
- Ability to manage and address customers’, clients, and co-workers’ concerns tactfully and thoroughly.
Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.
Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.
Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/minneapolis-job-fair-apr2026/
Minneapolis Job Fair
Monday, June 1, 2026
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
7901 34th Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55425
All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.
Tips for Success:
- Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.
- Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.
- Bring multiple copies of your resume.
- Doors open at 10:00 AM and the Job Fair ends at 12:30 PM
- Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.
- Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.
- Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.
Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)
Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/minneapolis-job-fair-apr2026/