Cashier & A/R - Accounting Technician

Metropolitan State University•Willmar, MN

31d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The person in this position will 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 also serves as the initial point of contact for the Business Office cashier window on the Willmar Campus providing outstanding customer service while serving the needs of students and internal stakeholders. 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. This person also provides cost allocation support, documenting monthly mileage logs, and reconciling Voyager gas card receipts.

Requirements

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 Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), 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

Nice To Haves

AA/AS Accounting
Two years of relevant work experience.
Working knowledge of ISRS, Workday, MnSCU Accounting, State of MN eServices (DOR Collections)
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 the 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.

Responsibilities

Cashiering
Accounts receivable
Customer service (students, parents, 3rd Parties)
Mail processing
Initial point of contact for the Willmar Campus Business Office

Benefits

11 paid holidays each year
Medical Insurance (single coverage $48.94 per month and family coverage is $333.92 per month)
Dental Insurance (low deductibles; single coverage $14.50 per month and family coverage is $61.86 per month)
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
Tuition Waiver