Accounts Receivable Specialist

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$22.37/hr - $27.84/hr

The University of Minnesota seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist I to support the Finance Operations Center within the Controller’s Office. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing basic accounts receivable activities and financial reporting transactions in support of a portfolio of Resource Responsibility Centers (RRCs).

The Accounts Receivable Specialist I collaborates with Accounts Receivable Services and finance professionals within the Finance Operations Center to ensure accurate and timely support. Successful candidates will be professional, collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable using technology such as Team Dynamix (TDx) and Google Suite. Strong verbal and written communication skills and a genuine desire to serve others across the institution are essential.

This position reports to the Accounts Receivable Manager
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This is a PEAK position.

Hybrid (minimum three days in the office). This hybrid position is based on the Twin Cities campus for those located in the metro area. Applicants located near other UMN system campuses or working remotely from home may also be considered, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply. Occasional travel to the Twin Cities campus may be required for events and all‑staff meetings.

Accounts Receivable (85%)

• Review and analyze moderately complex billing, foundation transfer, and invoice adjustment requests submitted to the Finance Operations Center to ensure accuracy of invoicing and financial reporting, resolving conflicting or missing information using prior experience, knowledge base resources, and team support in accordance with University standards, best practices, and procedures
• Collaborate and communicate with University staff, external customers, and colleagues as needed to clarify billing requests, policy requirements, and best practices, with occasional guidance
• Analyze customer and contact information in the Enterprise Financial System (EFS) compared to service request data to determine required updates or the need to establish new customer records
• When directed, review and analyze spreadsheets, process mass transaction uploads, and assist departments with reconciliation to subsidiary systems
• Analyze billing requests for sales tax applicability, customer tax exemption status, and accurate sales tax calculations across multiple states; consult with the tax management office on more complex scenarios with guidance
• Ensure chart field string integrity on billing transactions using the chart of accounts with developing proficiency to support accurate financial reporting
• Understand, explain, interpret, and apply University accounts receivable policies to various scenarios
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable Services in the Controller’s Office to obtain guidance on best practices, policy interpretation, and customer record updates
• Demonstrate a holistic understanding of moderately complex billing requests by reviewing transactions for accuracy and completeness, setting them for finalization, and submitting credit and rebill transactions through approval workflows
• Understand when and where appropriate approvals are required for accounts receivable activity
• Collaborate with accounts payable specialists to process returned goods, services, and credit memos
• Act as a liaison with the University of Minnesota Foundation for fund requests and transfers
• Demonstrate developing proficiency in key accounting and receivables functions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and related concepts

Professional Development (10%)

• Assist in the development of training manuals and procedures, as needed
• Identify and participate in cross‑training opportunities to ensure adequate coverage across unit functions
• Complete professional development, education, and…