Accounts Receivable Clerk

Come join our Business Services team!

Minnesota State University Moorhead offers excellent health insurance coverage at a low cost, employer contributions to retirement plan, tuition waiver, 12 paid holidays per year, accumulated paid vacation and sick leave!

Duties may include:

* Receipting, balancing and depositing all monies received at the University including student accounts receivable, non-student receivables, all University department and event deposits. Responsible for accurately depositing funds into University bank account.
* Providing pleasant, courteous customer service to all customers and direct them to other departments or employees when appropriate. This position provides front-line customer service to external customers, students, faculty and staff. Also provides assistance to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor.
* Verifying and loading 3rd party accounts receivables based on outside agencies (guaranteed third parties), which includes Military, Rehab Services, and PSEO authorizations for students. 
* Monitoring the receipt of University and outside authorized scholarship/trust funds so monies are correctly appropriated and accurate accounting records are maintained for each scholarship account.
* Reviewing term billing to students, organizations, third parties, etc. confirming charges are correct and refer to other departments for review/discrepancies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Math skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide when working with deposits.
* Data entry skill sufficient to compile, sort, and verify data accuracy and typing skills to input data quickly and accurately.
* Ability to handle high volume of transactions, locate errors, and balance accounts.
* English with skills in spelling and grammar sufficient to respond to written and spoken communication.
* Skills sufficient to work with a wide variety of computer software applications.
* Experience with spreadsheets sufficient to perform functions using software programs such as Microsoft Excel to enter data and modify spreadsheets
* Customer Service Skills necessary to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone, via e-mail or through other written correspondence
* Accounting skills sufficient to maintain complete and accurate financial records and balance and resolve discrepancies.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Accounting background and experience with accounts receivable.
* Accounting experience and knowledge of accounting principles.

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For questions on the position, please contact Deanne Drummond at: drummond@mnstate.edu or 218-477-2222.

Accepting applications through February 7, 2022.

MSUM is an equal opportunity educator and
employer and is a member of the Minnesota
State College & Universities System.