Accounting Supervisor Inter - Accounting Supervisor

Metropolitan State University•Duluth, MN

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the accounting receivables, cash handling, banking services, and the financial aid disbursement process of the college, LSC Bookstore, and LSC Café. This position manages incoming revenues for the college of approximately $35 million annually. This position ensures cash collected is properly safeguarded, and ensures compliance with federal, state and Minnesota state regulations. They are responsible for ensuring proper segregation of duties and cash handling controls are in place. This includes responsibility for completing internal financial control documentation for auxiliary units and revenue procedures, sales tax processing, as well as responding to audit requests regarding these areas. Incumbent is responsible for applying these policies in directing the daily accounts receivable and cash flow operations of the college and supervises employees engaged in these functions. The person in this position is responsible for ensuring internal control structure and responding to audit requests and responses for auxiliary and cashiering functions in the college. Responsible for monitoring and overseeing the financial aid disbursement process.

Requirements

1 year professional or 3 years of technical/administration experience or equivalent experience in these areas
Professional knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and standards, including GAAP and fund accounting
Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, or project lead directing a diverse team
Ability to work with others to promote an attitude of teamwork and mutual benefit
Strong verbal and written skills sufficient to write, prepare, and edit memos, procedures, reports, presentations, and to clearly explain, discuss, communicate, and present technical ideas and procedures to staff at all levels of the organization
Computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing and databases
Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks with timelines, ability to delegate as appropriate, critical thinking skills sufficient to analyze and interpret accounting processes
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons from diverse backgrounds, and commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field
Professional level experience with administering cash handling processes
Experience with and understanding of Minnesota State Government and MinnState business and academic software systems, i.e., State of Minnesota and MinnState computer applications and their interrelationships
Ability to create queries and generate reports
Higher Education accounts receivable experience
Reconciling experience

Responsibilities

Planning, directing, and managing the accounting receivables, cash handling, banking services, and the financial aid disbursement process of the college, LSC Bookstore, and LSC Café.
Managing incoming revenues for the college of approximately $35 million annually.
Ensuring cash collected is properly safeguarded, and ensures compliance with federal, state and Minnesota state regulations.
Ensuring proper segregation of duties and cash handling controls are in place.
Completing internal financial control documentation for auxiliary units and revenue procedures, sales tax processing, as well as responding to audit requests regarding these areas.
Directing the daily accounts receivable and cash flow operations of the college and supervises employees engaged in these functions.
Ensuring internal control structure and responding to audit requests and responses for auxiliary and cashiering functions in the college.
Monitoring and overseeing the financial aid disbursement process.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
Daily Living/Convenience Services