Financial Specialist

Department: Accounts Receivable Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus Hire Type: Full Time Pay: Range beginning at $17.73/hr, adjusted based on qualifications Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-5 Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement. Job Story The Accounts Receivable Team provides critical services for students and departments which enables the University to continue quality education to our students. The debt management/collections area is demanding stricter oversight as new rules per Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are in effect today. This position will contribute significantly to the University goal of helping afford college utilizing outreach methods and partnering with other offices. Job Summary Completes financial transactions, which includes, but is not limited to, accounts receivable and/or payable, procurement card and transactional reconciliation, travel authorizations and reimbursements, endowment accounts, state appropriations and earned income, and grant funding using established processes, procedures and systems. Essential Functions Reviews, processes and audits transactions, compiles financial reports and reconciles accounts. Maintains accurate records, ensuring that invoices are paid and payments are received in a timely manner, as appropriate. Assists with generation of financial reports and auditing and resolving financial discrepancies. Responds to inquiries related to account status, charges and discrepancies. Escalates issues, as necessary. Job Duties Responsible for the daily banking journals, daily revenue distribution to the State, SMART Interfund journals, cash transfer journals. Tuition refund correspondence and university accounts receivable debts. The debt management/collections, customer service and managing the accounts are more demanding with new rules in place. Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Three (3) years of experience in accounting, finance or related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted for two (2) years of experience. Required License/Certifications/Training None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Reviews, processes and audits transactions, compiles financial reports and reconciles accounts. Maintains accurate records, ensuring that invoices are paid and payments are received in a timely manner, as appropriate. Assists with generation of financial reports and auditing and resolving financial discrepancies. Responds to inquiries related to account status, charges and discrepancies. Escalates issues, as necessary. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of experience in cash handling in an online computerized environment Three (3) years of experience with face-to-face customer service Physical Requirements Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. #J-18808-Ljbffr WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY