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Job ID361223 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyStudent Services Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9304SF Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin About the Job Hiring Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000 DOQ Priority Application Deadline: Friday, May 24, 2024 The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for ensuring all loans and outside scholarships are correctly managed from receipt to payment or return and reconciliation. In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring all return of financial aid processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner. The Accounting Supervisor may reconcile various balance sheet accounts as needed. Additionally, this position supervises a staff of two accountants, two student personnel coordinators, and one student. The Accounting Supervisor serves as a resource to Fiscal Unit staff, OSF staff, One Stop staff, other University offices, students, parents, and outside agencies (donors/lenders). Academic Support Resources supports hybrid and. Work arrangements are determined in coordination with supervisors depending on the nature of the unit and position. The arrangement for this position will be determined upon hire between employee and supervisor. Supervision: (40%) Perform or recommend the following actions with regards to personnel: hire, discipline, assess performance, reward, demote, and discharge for four full-time professional staff and one student worker. Determine timing and required training needed. Determine workload to ensure timely and efficient processing of office matters. Review, develop, and implement policies and procedures/processes. Provide technical support through databases, queries, and templates. Back up and assist staff in: Processing outside loan and scholarship payments. Managing and reconciling outside scholarships, private loans, federal loans, state loans, university loans, and student loan receivables. Returned bank items and financial aid escheatment. Return of funds processes to include the following: Title IV federal financial aid for withdrawn students State of Minnesota financial aid for reduced credit/withdrawn students University of Minnesota financial aid for withdrawn students FNW/unofficial withdrawals & required review Serve as a resource to answer questions and resolve issues. Provide additional coverage to the area as necessary during peak periods of activity. Accounting & Budgeting: (30%) Approve outside scholarship and private loan checks processed via desktop deposit and manage manual disbursement of outside scholarship and private loan funds received via EFT. Set up and maintain third party/departmental aid item types for the Office of Student Finance (OSF) Review and disburse Americorps payments as needed. Reconcile designated accounts and/or balance sheets. Assist staff in projecting budgets for Federal Health Profession Loans and University of Minnesota Trust Fund Loans. Review projected budgets and recommend projections to management for approval. Assist with annual reporting requirements (including AOR-Annual Operating Report for Federal Health Profession Loans, FISAP-Fiscal Operations Report & Application to Participate, etc.) and annual external audit. Process Cancellations: (15%) Financial aid for ineligible students at census. Run queries to determine which aid needs to be canceled. Manually cancel aid. Monitor awards monthly to ensure that they are not posted to ineligible students. E-Payment request: Determine the timing and type of payment made in order to process requests. Cancel e-check payments and inform OSF staff to reverse payment from the student's account. Customer Service: (10%) Respond to inquiries by phone, e-mail, and in-person to departments, students, parents, One Stop staff, OSF staff, system campus staff, and outside donors/lenders. Provide expertise to resolve issues/questions presented by One Stop staff, OSF staff, system campus staff, students, and parents. Determine the nature of the problem to help r solve it or suggest an appropriate solution. Make appropriate referrals. Perform Other Tasks as Needed: (5%) Participate in meetings and training sessions as needed to contribute to the development, maintenance, and improvement of office procedures and function. Assist the Director and Associate Director as necessary. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS degree plus five years of relevant full-time work experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to total at least nine years. Ability to multitask and prioritize work for self and others. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 3+ years of experience supervising staff. Experience with Excel to include pivot tables and v-lookup. Experience managing and reconciling financial aid funds (federal, state, institutional, and outside lender/donor). Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts and extracting data from PeopleSoft, PeopleSoft query, and Data Warehouse/Reporting Center. Experience with Federal Return of Funds and State of Minnesota financial aid calculations for withdrawn students. About the Department The mission of Academic Support Resources (ASR) is to make a positive difference in students' lives. ASR is committed to cultivating and sustaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are better equipped to serve and represent our University community by ensuring our culture values differences and individuality. The knowledge, skills, and abilities of all ASR employees include job knowledge, communication, problem solving/analysis, development, leadership, teamwork, and customer service. The Office of Student Finance (OSF) manages the entire lifecycle of student finances for all University of Minnesota students. OSF calculates financial aid eligibility and manages the awarding, origination, and disbursement of financial aid as well as billing, accounts receivable, student loan entrance and exit interviews, and loan and account collections. Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area Please visit the for more information regarding benefits. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.