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Working Title:

Account Clerk Senior - Third-Party Billing Specialist (FA25049)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

Account Clerk Senior

Bargaining Unit / Union:

206: AFSCME - Clerical and Office

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$21.90 - $31.21

**Salary Range:** $21.90 - $29.65 / hourly; $45,727 - $61,909 / annually

Job Description

The Third-Party Billing Specialist is responsible for managing and processing third-party billing and payments for students. This position ensures timely and accurate invoicing, account reconciliation, and compliance with university and third-party policies while providing customer service to students and sponsors. The position will process employee tuition waivers as well as other miscellaneous waivers. Responsible for the billing and collection of tuition, fee and book charges for Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (P.S.E.O.) students. The position is responsible for review and approval of departmental charges and charge reduction requests. This position provides support by monitoring, maintaining and reconciling collections and the write off process.

Salary Range:

Minimum 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 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.

+ 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 sufficient to communicate with others.

Preferred Qualification

+ Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

+ Proficiency with computers for purposes of data entry, word processing and spreadsheet accuracy. Working knowledge of processing Microsoft Access queries and reports.

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and customer service skills.

+ Prior work experience with College and University accounts receivable, financial aid and student record modules and especially familiar with how they interrelate with each other.

+ High school diploma, plus two or more years of post-secondary education in accounting or related field or work experience in accounting or finance.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ (http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/Y) . You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing [email protected] .

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Telework (Yes/No)

No - Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

+ Exclusively On Campus: A position that requires the employee to perform all their work at their campus work location.

About

More than 1600 talented faculty, staff, and 1600 student employees with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds, support university operations every day. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits, a team environment and challenging careers. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.

Destination 2030 , the University’s strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

06-30-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

05-30-2025

Close Date:

06-11-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Sarith Phan

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]