Job description

YOU MUST APPLY IN OUR ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL: https://jobs.gfcmsu.edu/hr/postings/1800 We DO NOT accept Indeed applications.

Brief Position Overview
Are you looking to work for an institution that has an amazing atmosphere and a strong sense of purpose? Great Falls College MSU provides high quality educational experiences, supporting student success and meeting the needs of our community. We offer exceptional benefits, including medical and dental insurance with premiums paid 100% for employees. Employees are also eligible for a tuition waiver on 6 credits/semester at any Montana University System school. The accounting associate III position is an integral part of the business office team. Primary duties are split between accounts receivable functions and student accounts support, with opportunities to cross train in all areas of accounting at the college.

Duties and Responsibilities
Accounts receivable

• Process and post all college receivables, including cash, checks, credit cards, wires and ACHs, and interunit journals
• Create invoices and post payments for all non-student accounts receivables
• Provide backup in accounts payable as necessary

Student accounts support

• Business office side processing student refunds, including interfaces with outside entities
• Monitor financial aid fund balances and request funds from the Department of Education as necessary
• Manage and document the past due balances of student accounts debts held by the MT Department of Revenue Offset program and outside collection agencies
• Accurately track collections and record payments received from MT Department of Revenue or outside collection agencies
• Provide backup in student accounts office as necessary

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Associates’ degree in accounting or related field
• Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Effective customer service skills in an office environment
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be bondable

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Accounting software experienceGovernmental accounting experience
• Higher education accounting experience
• Two years’ experience in accounting

The Successful Candidate Will

• Anticipate problems and proactively address them.
• Demonstrate excellent, professional verbal and written communicate skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Be highly organized with great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Work independently with little supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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