Accounting Technician
Full Time
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
$20.47 an hour
Posted Today
Job description
Position Information
Classification Title
Accounting Technician
Working Title
Accounting Technician
Hire Types
Staff
Division
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Department
Administration
Unit
Business Office
Location
Coon Rapids, MN
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
1.00
Employment Condition
Unlimited
Work Shift
Days
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Monday – Friday (8:00 am – 4:30 pm)
Posting Details
Salary Minimum
$20.47
Salary Maximum
$28.93
Salary Type
Hourly
Bargaining Unit/Plan
206, AFSCME Clerical
Job Description
The aligned Business Office of Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) and Anoka Technical College (ATC) is dedicated to providing exceptional assistance to students with the necessary services to fulfill their financial obligations to the Colleges while maintaining the College’s commitment to an affordable education. These services are provided in accordance with the policies and procedures of Minnesota State to ensure sound fiscal responsibility. The Business Office provides superior customer service to students, staff, faculty, departments, and outside constituents with a focus on accuracy, accountability, availability, efficiency, professionalism, and integrity.
This Accounting Technician is the lead accounts receivable specialist for both Anoka Technical College and Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Under limited supervision/procedural control this position performs a combination of clerical and bookkeeping duties related to the processing of cash, checks and other revenue for the Business Office. This includes making deposits and recording transactions into the college financial accounting module. This position will inform college clientele of registration and financial aid information according to policies, practices, and principles related to business office, student records, registration, financial aid, and data privacy in accordance with federal and state laws and college policies. This position initiates collection procedures according to Minnesota statutes, rules, and regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records and reports; locate errors; and recommend solutions to procedural or other fiscal problems.
- Knowledge of the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) or other private or governmental accounting system, sufficient to query and compile records and reports, and assist with preparation and maintenance of spending plans, financial status reports and budget requests.
- Working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets, word processing software, computers and other office equipment such as calculators to input and access information and create documents.
- Mathematics skills sufficient to calculate, review and reconcile data and balance accounts.
- Ability to design, interpret and explain work procedures and operations and provide advice on fiscal policies and procedures.
- Ability to read and write a variety of materials in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community.
- Ability to comprehend and implement policies, procedures, and Minnesota State requirements for handling and depositing state funds.
- Ability to gain a thorough understanding of the MinnState accounting system.
- Ability to communicate with customers to effectively explain policies and procedures and resolve complaints in a courteous manner.
- Ability to prepare and maintain budget, inventory, procurement, and other record systems to ensure accuracy of data and compliance with policies.
Other Requirements
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
About
Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning. ARCC has campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
The aligned institutions of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College (ATC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ARCC and ATC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.
We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.
Our college prides itself in our support for students’ holistic needs. We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA. The student population at ARCC is composed of 0.4% American Indian/Alaska Native, 6.6% Asian, 11.7% Black or African American, 5.7% Hispanic of any race, 0% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 63.5% White, and 4.6% multiracial and 19.9% post-traditional students. We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students, employees with disabilities, veterans, and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our employee population at ARCC consists of 16.4% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).
For more information about our college, please visit our website at
http://www.anokaramsey.edu.
Benefits Info
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F187P
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
No
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
05/15/2023
Close Date
06/05/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Accept Applications
No
Special Instructions Summary
This position is posted on the State of Minnesota website at
https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/search-for-jobs/ from May 15, 2023 – June 5, 2023. The Job ID is 65667. Please complete the online application form and upload your resume by the deadline.
Posting Contact
Sharon Wolfgram - swolfgram@anokatech.edu - 763-576-4212
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
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