St. Catherine University
Accountant - Student Receivables
St. Catherine University, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
Posting Details
Position Information
Position TitleAccountant - Student Receivables
DivisionFinance & Administration
Department/OfficeStudent Accounts
Position Summary Information
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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 recordsPartner 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 reportingProcess excess financial aid refundAssisting students with payment plans and assist the Director of Accounting Services with payment plan creation each semesterProcess employer reimbursements and communicate with Financial AidReviewing past due balances each semester and placing delinquent accounts with collection agencies per university policyReview check requests and returning third party payments and/or scholarshipsReconcile student related general ledger accounts monthlySupport and maintain integrity of student account dataProcess student account holdsProcess any necessary manual adjustments to student accountsManage TouchNet/KatePay as primary administratorReview and manage ECSI RecoverySelectFirst point of contact for the cashier window, taking payments, answering questions, processing manual tuition and housing depositsProcess form 8300 for cash payments over $10,000 (automatic message on cashiering station)Document student interactions on Banner: SPACMNTAssist internal staff and other departments with questions related to student charges/disputes and help resolve issues or discrepanciesResponsible to attend all orientation or events that require student accounts presenceEmployees 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 serviceHealth, dental, and vision insurance403b retirement plan accessAccrued sick timeSix weeks of paid parental leave after one year of serviceSt. 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 field2+ years customer service and 4+ years of accounting experienceStrong organization and communication skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlinesProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suites and web-based systems and applicationsPreferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related field2 years customer service or accounting experienceExperience working in a fast-paced environmentExperience working independently and multi-task/manage multiple deadlines effectivelyAdaptability, 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.
EEO Statement
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.
Application instructions for STAFF
Visit
St. Kate Careers
to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.
St. Catherine University2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number20220644-STAFF
Posting Start Date11/13/2024
Application Deadline12/01/2024
Position Information
Position TitleAccountant - Student Receivables
DivisionFinance & Administration
Department/OfficeStudent Accounts
Position Summary Information
Advertisement
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 recordsPartner 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 reportingProcess excess financial aid refundAssisting students with payment plans and assist the Director of Accounting Services with payment plan creation each semesterProcess employer reimbursements and communicate with Financial AidReviewing past due balances each semester and placing delinquent accounts with collection agencies per university policyReview check requests and returning third party payments and/or scholarshipsReconcile student related general ledger accounts monthlySupport and maintain integrity of student account dataProcess student account holdsProcess any necessary manual adjustments to student accountsManage TouchNet/KatePay as primary administratorReview and manage ECSI RecoverySelectFirst point of contact for the cashier window, taking payments, answering questions, processing manual tuition and housing depositsProcess form 8300 for cash payments over $10,000 (automatic message on cashiering station)Document student interactions on Banner: SPACMNTAssist internal staff and other departments with questions related to student charges/disputes and help resolve issues or discrepanciesResponsible to attend all orientation or events that require student accounts presenceEmployees 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 serviceHealth, dental, and vision insurance403b retirement plan accessAccrued sick timeSix weeks of paid parental leave after one year of serviceSt. 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 field2+ years customer service and 4+ years of accounting experienceStrong organization and communication skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlinesProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suites and web-based systems and applicationsPreferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related field2 years customer service or accounting experienceExperience working in a fast-paced environmentExperience working independently and multi-task/manage multiple deadlines effectivelyAdaptability, 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.
EEO Statement
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.
Application instructions for STAFF
Visit
St. Kate Careers
to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.
St. Catherine University2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number20220644-STAFF
Posting Start Date11/13/2024
Application Deadline12/01/2024