Cashier - Accounting Technician

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Working Title:

Cashier - Accounting Technician

Institution:

Ridgewater College

Classification Title:

Accounting Technician

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

RIDG - Willmar Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$22.57 - $32.79

Salary Range: $22.57- $31.89

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to develop and oversee the accounts receivable functions for Ridgewater College. This position analyzes and develops all accounts receivable processes and creates workflows to ensure accounts are effectively monitored and maintained, assuring that receivables and revenues are properly recorded and accounted for. This position is the initial point of contact for the Business Office serving as the cashier on the Willmar Campus. This position has the primary responsibility to receipt payments received by the Willmar campus, including but not limited to third-party funding, EFT payments and financial aid funding.

Responsibilities include:

• Cashiering

• Accounts receivable

• Customer service (students, parents, 3rd Parties)

• Mail processing

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 the Minnesota Accounting and Procurement System (MAPS), or other 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 English

Preferred Qualification 

• Two years of relevant work experience.

• AA/AS Accounting

• Working knowledge of ISRS, MnSCU Accounting, State of MN eServices (DOR Collections) and Perceptive Content

• Customer service skills sufficient to provide courteous and efficient service and communicate effectively with customers including public, students, residents and their families, and employees of other state agencies, sufficient to explain policies and procedures and deal with complaints from clients who may be hostile, confused or agitated

• Ability to work with constant interruptions and manage multiple priorities, work independently and processes time management skills in order to meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy

• Knowledge of accounting concepts, business, and governmental accounting terminology.

• Ability to work collaboratively with others throughout department and campus.

• Ability to develop and document procedures. Recommending best practices and revisions as requirements and technology changes.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in numerous formats for diverse audiences to motivate and share information.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday- Friday / 8:00AM-4:30PM

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Minnesota State offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 11 paid holidays each year

• Medical Insurance (Single Coverage $38.50 per month and Family Coverage is $262.66 per month)

• Dental Insurance (low deductibles)

• Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)

• Employer paid life insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

• Retirement Plan

• Tax-deferred Compensation

• Generous vacation and sick leave

Additional Requirements

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