Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable

JOB TITLE: Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable

LOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

COMPENSATION: Typical starting range $23.24 - 25.39 hourly

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, temporary position of approximately 40 hours per week through February 14, 2027.

BENEFITS:  Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Employee earns sick time in accordance with ESST.

DESIGNATION: Temporary

POSTING DATE: July 28, 2026

DEADLINE DATE: August 11, 2026

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.  

DESCRIPTION: This position exists to provide accounts payable and accounting support by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, employee reimbursements, and vendor payments. This position maintains accounts payable records, reconciles vendor accounts, supports compliance with organizational policies and reporting requirements, and assists in maintaining the integrity of financial data.

SUMMARY OF WORK:  1) Perform the accounts payable process efficiently and accurately for all expenditures; 2) Ensure compliance and controls for accounts payable and accounting; 3) Provide ongoing support to the Accounting Operations team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of accounts payable, accounting support, bookkeeping, or related financial operations experience.

• Experience processing invoices, payments, reimbursements, or other financial transactions with a high degree of accuracy.

• Experience working with financial software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, or similar accounting systems.

• Working knowledge of accounts payable practices, IRS 1099 reporting requirements and related recordkeeping practices, and internal controls.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply established policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with vendors, employees, and internal stakeholders.

• Proficient in Google Suite and Excel.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org or call MNHS Job Line at 651-259-3181.   

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.