St. Catherine University Looking for A/R Accountant (Accounts Receivable) at St. Paul, MN  Full Time

Division: Finance & Administration
Department/Office: Student Accounts

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St. Catherine University and the Business Office invite applications for a full-time A/R Accountant.

Our Business Office manages overall financials for the University. We lead accounts payable and reimbursements, facilitate use of purchasing cards, collect revenue, provide grant and gift administration, develop the annual budget, monitor income and spending, and conduct long-range financial planning. As a member of the Business Office team, the AR Accountant is responsible for the billing, receipting, processing, recording and reporting of cash and general revenues for the University.
This position is responsible:

• Monitoring, recording, and reporting the daily transactions/activities and balances of the University’s multiple bank accounts.
• Reconciling activity in the operating bank account to the transactions posted in in the GL in the main cash account and the seven other sub-accounts.
• Download statements, payment remittances, and other supporting documentation for cash receipts
• Coordinate and notify receipt of funds & info to various departments; assist auxiliary departments (O’Shaughnessy, Continuing Education, KatieCash, etc) with billing, collections, and posting of payments/activity to the GL.
• Troubleshoot ACH returns, review fraud filters alerts, and research any banking discrepancies or variances.
• Reconcile credit card processing activity (deposits and fees) against posted bank activity. Assist the Director of Financial Reporting with any bank reconciliation issues or discrepancies.
• Responsible for management of cash on hand, including balancing the safe and cash drawers; cash processing for departmental petty cash requests, cash and coin change orders, cash travel advances.
• Preparing University-wide bank deposits and check deposit scanning.
• Receive, process and post student related payments, including 3rd party payments, outside scholarships, VA payments, and payments received from collection agencies to student accounts in partnership with the Student Accounts Team.
• Coordinate and assist departments with Marketplace uStore sites, an online payment processing and platform for accepting electronic payments. Responsible for managing Marketplace uStore sites, set up for new departments or events, and maintaining Marketplace web content & GL; work directly with departments to address needs, train department staff on how to access and pull reports.
• Receive, process, and record other routine miscellaneous revenue and check/cash payments such as COBRA and rebate checks.

Employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Three weeks of accrued vacation time as well as fourteen (14) paid holidays and six paid “gift” days when the university is closed
• Accrued sick time
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Six weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Accounting or Business Administration plus 2 years accounting experience.
• General understanding/knowledge of accounting concepts and principles.
• Cashier experience or experience handling cash.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Experience providing customer service.
• Proficient with technology, MS Office, Excel; prior accounting software experience.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software systems.
• Ability to prioritize work duties and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Experience with Google Suites, Touchnet, and/or Banner software.
• Experience preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Previous accounts receivable experience.
• Previous cashier or banking experience.
• Self-starter or demonstrates initiative and desire to learn/grow.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220552-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 03/04/2024
Application Deadline: 3/18/2024

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St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at or 651-690-6565.

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