Student Accounts Specialist

Student Accounts SpecialistSouth Dakota State University (SDState) is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual to join our Accounts Receivable Department as a Student Accounts Specialist. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position. The Cashier's Office manages the billing and accounts receivables for students, as well as receipts all University deposits. The Cashier's Office is customer-facing and the workload changes daily. Apply to join this fast-paced and exciting team! Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.Key Responsibilities:To provide support for Student Accounts Billings and Receivables to ensure proper student billings and proper reporting of transactions in Student and Financial Systems as well as to students and other entities.Benefits:SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related degree completed by date of applicationAt least one year of experience in billing or a customer service roleEffective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skillsValid drivers license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hireMust be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this positionPreferred Qualifications:Experience with computer software systems such as Banner, Cognos, or other reporting softwareFinancial information processing experienceApplication Process:This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you require assistance with this process.Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.