Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Student Fiscal Services seeks an Accounting Specialist who will process university deposits; provide customer service to students in making payment arrangements for their tuition, housing, and other charges due to FHSU; post student payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions as well as process refunds to students; contact students to discuss and resolve past due accounts; and disburse financial assistance to student accounts.
This position is an integral member of the Student Fiscal Services team. Student Fiscal Services uses a team approach to meet deadlines and to provide optimum customer service during enrollment peak periods. Cooperation, flexibility, and adaptability are the expectations of all Student Fiscal Services employees. A successful candidate will possess knowledge of accounting principles and practices and have the ability to communicate professionally with students, parents, and campus offices. Must have excellent problem-solving skills, be able to work independently, be well-organized, and detail orientated.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or three years of related professional experience in an accounting function.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong written communication skills with an emphasis on grammar and sentence structure
- More than three years of related professional experience in an accounting function
- Experience in secondary or post-secondary education accounting
- Demonstrated ability to use and be proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with Workday is desirable, as well as ability to create reports and learn various new software.
Application Deadline: Priority given to applications received by October 24, 2024
Salary: $18.29 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide customer support for students, faculty, and staff through phone, email, or in-person, with questions, concerns, or problems related to particular account functions, university programs, or regulations.
- Review and audit transactions and ensure that all are compliant with university policies, procedures, and administrative requirements.
- Work within the university financial system to process, code, and post transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Process financial aid disbursements to student accounts and corresponding credit balance refunds in a timely manner, pursuant to federal regulations and procedures.
- Receive and process university monies, including cash, checks, credit cards, and electronic fund transactions. Perform all tasks related to recording and auditing transactions.
- Evaluate, process, and record refunds as appropriate.
- Run queries and reports from the university financial system. Note inconsistencies and resolve discrepancies whenever possible.
- Reconcile transactions by notifying departments of any known discrepancies and provide balanced records.
- Prepare required invoices; research and process credits; rebill and update records within the financial system.
- Prepare and audit all fiscal reports and statements to ensure compliance with state and other agency regulations.
- Perform audit research and respond to inquiries related to delinquent accounts.
- Balance accounts and reconcile transactions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and names and contact information for three professional references in one PDF file.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Name: Cory Elsen
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.
Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
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