University of Mary
Student Accounts Associate
Office of Financial Affairs - Bismarck, ND - Full Time
Student Accounts Associate
The Student Account Associate supports the daily operations of the Office of Student Accounts through accurate transaction processing, account review and maintenance, third-party billing support, and effective communication with students and University departments.
Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.
Benefits Include:
Essential Roles and Responsibilities Include:
We thank you for your interest in the University of Mary. Founded in 1959 by the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, the campus overlooks the beautiful Missouri river and is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, a community of approximately 75,000 people, with wonderful family and parish life, friendly neighborhoods, enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities, a low crime rate, clean air, and excellent schools. The University of Mary, with an enrollment of over 3,800 students, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
For more information on the University of Mary, please watch a short video by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/Go37Hy6QrVs
Review of application materials will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
To view all of our current openings, please visit our career page at https://universityofmary.applytojob.com/apply/.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Student Account Associate supports the daily operations of the Office of Student Accounts through accurate transaction processing, account review and maintenance, third-party billing support, and effective communication with students and University departments.
Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.
Benefits Include:
- Retirement benefits with an 8% match
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Free or discounted tuition for employees and dependents
- Discounted Meal Plan
- Discounted membership at the campus Wellness Center
Essential Roles and Responsibilities Include:
- Receive, record, and reconcile a wide range of student account transactions, including credit card payments, application fees, tuition deposits, EFT transfers, and the assessment or payment of late fees and finance charges.
- Audit individual student accounts to ensure accurate charges, proper application of financial aid, compliance with payment requirements, and correct placement or removal of financial holds.
- Review, monitor, and authorize military third-party billing activity, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections, and proper oversight of all student accounts receivable transactions.
- Maintain configurations and processes for Global Studies billing and payments, parking waivers, billing statement generation, and dishonored payment monitoring.
- Administer payment plan, ensuring all participant accounts are accurately maintained and updated.
- Process credit card and payment transactions for campus partners, including the Registrar’s Office (transcripts) and Student Development (room and board, housing fees, and miscellaneous charges).
- Identify uncollectible accounts and ensure proper referral to collections in accordance with University procedures.
- Assist in training team members on student account processes and related responsibilities.
- Required: Associate’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
- Preferred: B.S. in Business/Finance/Accounting
- Required: Three or more years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Strong organizational skills; strong oral and written communication skills; self-motivated. The ability to handle stressful situations and deadline pressure well; possess the ability to plan and carry out responsibility with minimal direction.
- Upholds and supports the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary
- Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities.
- Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the Office of Financial Affairs and throughout the university, in accord with Saint Benedict’s admonition that all be received as Christ.
- Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
- Attention to detail
- Strong accounting practices
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills
We thank you for your interest in the University of Mary. Founded in 1959 by the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, the campus overlooks the beautiful Missouri river and is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, a community of approximately 75,000 people, with wonderful family and parish life, friendly neighborhoods, enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities, a low crime rate, clean air, and excellent schools. The University of Mary, with an enrollment of over 3,800 students, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
For more information on the University of Mary, please watch a short video by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/Go37Hy6QrVs
Review of application materials will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
To view all of our current openings, please visit our career page at https://universityofmary.applytojob.com/apply/.
Equal Opportunity Employer
