Accountant - Student Receivables

Accountant - Student Receivables

Division: Finance & Administration
Department/Office: Student Accounts

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St. Catherine University and the Student Accounts department invites applications for full-time Accountant - Student Receivables.

The Student Accounts department plays a critical role in managing the financial aspects of student enrollment and ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of transactions related to student tuition, fees, and financial aid. As the Accountant - Student Receivables, you will assist the Director of Accounting Services in overseeing daily operations of student accounts receivable. This includes reviewing, maintaining, and posting student account transactions promptly and accurately. You will also manage collection efforts for overdue accounts, process refunds for excess financial aid, and handle third-party payments and scholarship reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Review and post student transactions (charges, fines, fees) to student's records
• Partner with Financial Aid on posting of aid (feeds) including scholarships, external or third partner payments, payments on account, student loans (nursing loan awards, entrance/exit reporting and uploads to ECSI), and outside scholarship reporting
• Process excess financial aid refund
• Assisting students with payment plans and assist the Director of Accounting Services with payment plan creation each semester
• Process employer reimbursements and communicate with Financial Aid
• Reviewing past due balances each semester and placing delinquent accounts with collection agencies per university policy
• Review check requests and returning third party payments and/or scholarships
• Reconcile student related general ledger accounts monthly
• Support and maintain integrity of student account data
• Process student account holds
• Process any necessary manual adjustments to student accounts
• Manage TouchNet/KatePay as primary administrator
• Review and manage ECSI RecoverySelect
• First point of contact for the cashier window, taking payments, answering questions, processing manual tuition and housing deposits
• Process form 8300 for cash payments over $10,000 (automatic message on cashiering station)
• Document student interactions on Banner: SPACMNT
• Assist internal staff and other departments with questions related to student charges/disputes and help resolve issues or discrepancies
• Responsible to attend all orientation or events that require student accounts presence

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Three weeks of accrued vacation time as well as fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Accrued sick time
• Six weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Accounting or related field
• 2+ years customer service and 4+ years of accounting experience
• Strong organization and communication skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suites and web-based systems and applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related field
• 2 years customer service or accounting experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working independently and multi-task/manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Adaptability, attention to detail, strong analytical and technical/systems aptitude

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220644-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 11/13/2024
Application Deadline: 12/1/2024

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/9405

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.

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Location: Saint Paul, MN, US

Posted Date: 11/23/2024