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Form of workLocation : Northwest--Maryville campus in Maryville, MO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 602020
Department:Student Account Services/Cashiering
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
PRIMARY DUTY: To assist the Director in the operations of the accounts receivable, cash management and investment functions including billing, collections and reconciliation of all funds due Northwest Missouri State University ensuring compliance with University, state and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in business related field
Experience: One to three years in related operations of accounts receivable and cash management
Skills: Excellent customer service orientation; cooperative and able to positively interact with others; strong software technical analytics including proficient in MS Office software applications including Excel and Word; intuitive and problem solving skills; communication and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize and consistently meet assigned deadlines; aptitude for detail, accuracy and follow-through; self-motivated.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional evening and weekend hours dependent upon project deadlines.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: In the Director's absence, this position would assist in the supervision of the Student Account Services team.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Personal computer with appropriate software applications and with internet, on-line banking, networking and mainframe capabilities, calculator, copier, fax, telephone with conferencing capabilities, and other office equipment.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines; light lifting; normal range of hearing and vision.
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its location at the Northland Innovation Center and through
Founded in 1905 and , Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the , , the R.T. Wright Farm, and , a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and in tuition, which is , saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the ""
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
DATE AVAILABLE: January 2, 2024
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email for more information.
The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or via email at hrwebpg@nwmissouri.edu.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 602020
Department:Student Account Services/Cashiering
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
PRIMARY DUTY: To assist the Director in the operations of the accounts receivable, cash management and investment functions including billing, collections and reconciliation of all funds due Northwest Missouri State University ensuring compliance with University, state and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Directs and supports the billing, collection, deposit, disbursement and record maintenance processes for tuition and fees, other student related funds and other University funds as well as assists in establishing policies and procedures regarding these activities.
- Supports the payment plans and collections process, including but not limited to creating and monitoring accounts receivable aging of accounts as well as addressing delinquent accounts, working directly with collection agencies, updating Student Accounts and processing account write-offs as needed.
- Processes fee reductions, 1098T reporting, and Department of Education transactions.
- Participates in various University events such as Summer Orientation Advisement and Registration (SOAR) and Advantage.
- Directs and supports the cash control functions of the office, including oversight of bank deposits, adherence to cash on hand requirements, credit card transactions, and resolution of discrepancies and analysis of cash flow reports and reconciliations of cash activities.
- Completes the financial transactions and reconciliation of Student Accounts Services records with those of the Accounting Office to ensure complete agreement of revenues, receipts, disbursements and outstanding receivable records. Responsible for preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports and analyses as needed.
- Confer with and counsel students, parents, staff, and other customers regarding accounts and related policies and procedures.
- Operating, maintaining and enhancing the student information systems (e.g. Ellucian; Touchnet; ECSI) as these activities pertain to Student Account Services including but not limited to processing and supervising data input, resolving input errors, building system tables, testing and implementing new system releases, determining needed adjustments to the system, monitoring data feeds to other automated systems, etc.
- Responsible for training Banner end users outside Student Account Services.
- Possess knowledge of software processes and procedures used to maintain Banner software.
- Back up to Director: on-line banking, maintenance of accurate financial records, and compliance with various regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in business related field
Experience: One to three years in related operations of accounts receivable and cash management
Skills: Excellent customer service orientation; cooperative and able to positively interact with others; strong software technical analytics including proficient in MS Office software applications including Excel and Word; intuitive and problem solving skills; communication and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize and consistently meet assigned deadlines; aptitude for detail, accuracy and follow-through; self-motivated.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional evening and weekend hours dependent upon project deadlines.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: In the Director's absence, this position would assist in the supervision of the Student Account Services team.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Personal computer with appropriate software applications and with internet, on-line banking, networking and mainframe capabilities, calculator, copier, fax, telephone with conferencing capabilities, and other office equipment.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines; light lifting; normal range of hearing and vision.
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its location at the Northland Innovation Center and through
Founded in 1905 and , Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the , , the R.T. Wright Farm, and , a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and in tuition, which is , saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the ""
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
DATE AVAILABLE: January 2, 2024
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email for more information.
The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or via email at hrwebpg@nwmissouri.edu.
