Accounts Receivable Specialist

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Business Services

invites applications for an

Accounts Receivable Specialist.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for accurate cash handling, balancing and reconciliation of accounts, processing of student payments, credit card payments and Treasury deposits. This position consults, collaborates, and works closely with Student Account Services, Financial Aid, Registrar, Graduate School, Office of Student Success, Admissions/Enrollment Services, and other campus departments to meet the needs of students, staff, faculty. The Accounts Receivable Specialist ensures compliance with applicable policies and regulations in order to conduct business and ensure internal controls for UM.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the tracking, processing and delivery of all checks received in Treasury, including, but not all inclusive, NelNet and MT State Warrant refund checks returned undeliverable, short term loan checks, private loan checks, and miscellaneous scholarship checks.

Required Skills

Demonstrated oral, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills

Practical understanding of basic accounting practices and procedures

Basic knowledge of proper cash handling policies and procedures

Basic oral, written, listening and interpersonal communication

Organizational skills with attention to detail

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to use sound judgment to effectively problem-solve related issues

Skill in evaluating and analyzing information and situations

Experience or ability to learn Microsoft Office and Banner with the ability to learn new software as necessary

Upon completion of training, the incumbent will have developed working knowledge and ability in:

Proper cash handling policies and procedures

Accounting practices and procedures

Banner system

Proficiency in the use of Excel and Access

Business Services internal policies and procedures

The University of Montana’s policies and procedures

Wires, ACH’s and credit card batching policies and procedures

Ability to independently audit the petty cash and change funds of the various campus departments

Ability to train other cashiers on campus

Minimum Required Experience

High school diploma (or equivalency), as well as at least two (2) years of related work experience, including cashiering experience; or any combination of education and experience.

About Business Services and UM

The mission of Business Services is to provide financial services responsive to the needs of students, faculty and staff of the University of Montana. We accomplish our mission by wholeheartedly supporting the pursuit of academic excellence by students and faculty. We proactively meet challenges, enhance our services, and achieve productive results.

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five

priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

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Position Details

Position Title:

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Cashier II)

Position Number:

002000

Department:

Business Services

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week),

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.

Salary:

$17.025/hr

Union Affiliation:

FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period:

Six months minimum

Benefits Include

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan,

partial tuition waiver, and wellness program

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment

In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this

position.

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Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu