Accounts Receivable Specialist - Accounting Technician (FA26034)

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Working Title:

Accounts Receivable Specialist - Accounting Technician (FA26034)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

Accounting Technician

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$22.91 - $33.28

Salary Range: $22.91 - $32.37 / hourly; $47,836 - $67,588 / annually

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist position supports the Accounts Receivable team within Student Financial Services. The specialist will respond to student inquires and customer service related to student accounts, processing third-party awards and payments, and coordinate communications related to accounts receivable operations. Responsible for review and approval of accounts receivable charges, charge reduction requests as well as authorized waivers and refunds. Analyze and process student account transactions as well as reconciliation of accounts. The specialist will monitor, collect, and analyze data and identify process improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records and reports; locate errors; and recommend solutions to procedural or other fiscal problems.
• Knowledge of a private or governmental accounting system, sufficient to query and compile records and reports, and assist with preparation and maintenance of spending plans, financial status reports and budget requests.
• Working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets, word processing software, computers and other office equipment such as calculators.
• Mathematics skills sufficient to calculate, review and reconcile data and balance accounts.
• Ability to design, interpret and explain work procedures and operations and provide advice on fiscal policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write a variety of materials in sufficient to communicate with others.

Preferred Qualification 

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• High school diploma, plus two or more years of post-secondary education in accounting or related field or work experience in accounting or finance.
• Proficiency with computers for purposes of data entry, word processing and spreadsheet/Excel accuracy. Working knowledge of processing Microsoft Access queries and reports.
• Prior work experience with the MN State College and University accounts receivable, financial aid and student record modules and especially familiar with how they interrelate with each other. Familiar with student information systems such as Workday.
• Ability to recognize problems and to take action by either performing appropriate adjusting entries or by communicating the need for corrective action to eliminate errors.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday

Academic Year Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Summer Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Telework (Yes/No)

No - Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes: