Tuition & Billing Technician - Accounting Technician

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Job Summary:

This position serves as an integral role to the Tuition Office. Ongoing collaborations with Financial Aid, Admissions, Advising, Records and Registration, as well as Fiscal Services are key to the success of this position. One must be able to provide customer service in a fast-paced environment by various methods (including in-person, over the phone, email) to ensure Saint Paul College’s service commitment is met. The Accounting Technician will ensure accuracies by providing detailed reconciliations on a daily basis, process daily deposits, and handle various cash, checks, and EFT transactions. Additionally, the Accounting Technician manages various processes appropriately and provide technical fiscal advice and service to students, outside constituents, and internal stakeholders of the college

Job Duties:

• Process and review financial transactions, ensuring accurate payment handling and recordkeeping while supporting operational and supporting needs.

• Provide customer service and account support by interpreting policies, resolving billing inquiries, and communicating with students, families, and third-party partners.

• Manage third-party billing and payment processes, ensuring accurate award administration, fund collection, and account reconciliation.

• Manage daily cash operations, including reconciliation, deposits, and disbursements, while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

• Monitor accounts receivable activities, ensuring accurate account records, payment reconciliation, and financial reporting.

• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures by developing work processes, advising staff, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

• Perform administrative and operational support activities, including document management, to ensure efficient department operations and effective service delivery.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $22.91 to $32.37 hourly.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in the accounting field (Associate's degree or high in account or business-related field can substitute for 6 months experience).

• Customer service experience working with a wide range of individuals from diverse communities.

• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to design work procedures and plan, organize and implement work assignments.

• Ability to analyze financial records and reports, locate errors and recommend solutions to procedural or other problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field

• Five or more years working with accounts receivable

• Three or more years of experience creating financial reports, reconciling accounts, or accounting transactions.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records, and reports; locate errors; and recommend solutions to procedural and other fiscal problems.

• Advanced experience using Access to build and create queries and generate custom reports.

• Ongoing professional development in intercultural competence and equity.

• Fluent in additional language(s): Spanish, Russian, Hmong, Somali, American Sign Language.

Required Application Materials: 

Please ensure you have the following items submitted with your application: 

• Resume/CV

Other Requirements

All resumes must clearly address the Required Qualifications as stated above. If your skills match the required skill for this position, the department may contact you. Reference checks will be conducted for all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education and contact with the finalist current and/or previous employers. Applicant must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsorship or take over sponsorship of employment visa at our institution. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. 

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday- Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Telework (Yes/No)

Telework is not available.

About

Saint Paul College was established in 1910, and we are proud to be honoring education for more than a century. SPC-Quick FactsSaint Paul College is committed to supporting diversity in all of its forms. Applicants representing diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a  Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. 

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

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