UMN Morris Accounting and Student Finance Specialist

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMM) is seeking an Accounting and Student Finance Specialist (Civil Service) to assist with performing financial analysis, account support, and student finance support for the Morris Campus. In addition, this position enforces University financial policy and provides Enterprise Financial System (EFS) request support for the UMM Financial Cluster and will also assist as the bursar and cash handler for the campus. Due to the nature of the work, this position must demonstrate confidentiality, sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

This is a full-time, in person position on the UMN Morris Campus with the potential to move to hybrid work.

Nestled on a 121-year-old campus in west central Minnesota, the University of Minnesota Morris stands out as one of the nation's top public liberal arts colleges. Our intimate, close-knit community fosters meaningful faculty-student collaborations in research, study abroad, and community-engaged learning. Located 150 miles west of the Twin Cities, situated amid the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, our campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that are nationally recognized, and touch nearly all aspects of campus life. Discover more about us here!

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Accounting, Expense Review and Approvals (50%)
  • Assist UMM employees with financial requests through our Financial Operations Center & troubleshoot issues
  • Uphold, enforce, and educate University financial policy on the Morris campus
  • Perform fiscal year-end review of balances and accounts for the campus
  • Audit and approve Travel and Employee expense reimbursements
  • Monitor EFS financial transactions for errors and issues daily
  • Reconcile student accounts receivable, third party, and admissions balance sheet accounts
  • Submit billing requests for some UMM departments
  • Assist with position and departmental budget entry
  • Annual NCAA financial reporting
  • Other tasks requested by the Finance Manager

• Bursar, Cashiering & Student Finance (50%)
  • Assist with managing and reconciling the on-site cash needs of the campus on a regular basis
  • Responsible for managing daily cashiering spreadsheets/transactions for the campus
  • Accurately review and/or post student charges and review/approve/create departmental deposits
  • Reconcile issued checks, report transactions, and maintain the UMM Contingent Checking account
  • Collect and process non-sufficient funds and returned checks for UMM
  • Monitor, claim, and distribute electronic fund payments received for the the Morris Campus
  • Prepare, pay, and report online Minnesota Sales and Use Tax monthly, including journal entry
  • Participate in system student finance meetings
  • Post, track, and monitor student payments and charges are posted correctly
  • Enter, monitor, and reconcile third party payments on student accounts

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to equal four years
• Demonstrated experience with Excel, Word and database management skills
• Proven analytical, organizational, and general office best practice skills
• Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Experience with University of Minnesota Enterprise Financial System, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions student system
• Working knowledge of University of Minnesota financial policies and procedures preferred

Pay Range: $52,0000 - $58,0000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment, 12 Month Term

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris)

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) makes its home on a 121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small, close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration in research, study abroad, and community engaged learning. Deeply rooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that have grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly all aspects of campus life.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).