Careers

Overview:

We are looking for a teammate who is:

• A detailed, digital-first professional who enjoys learning and unafraid to try new things
• A creative problem-solver to achieve success and enjoys working with highly engaged co-workers focused on organizational outcomes
• An eager contributor who may benefit from workplace flexibility and thinks they should work wherever the work requires
• Values-driven and craving to be part of an organization working to improve the lives of alumni around the world
• A team player who values differences, is entrepreneurial/innovative and would enjoy working for a top ranked employer in Minnesota

The UMAA Finance Specialist reports to the accounting manager and supports the Association’s financial and office operations. The position advances the mission of the organization by managing, entering and reconciling expense and revenue transactions.  The role is a resource to all staff with transaction inquiries and corrections.

Essential Functions*: (85% of Job)

• Enter or supervise the entry membership transactions into membership database
• Enter or supervise the entry of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Create and distribute checks
• Create and enter general ledger deposit entities
• Oversee staff and supervisor expense line-item recording and approval
• Create and enter credit card and reimbursement entries
• Provide assistance to Reconcile credit card merchant account payment gateway activity vs. on-line source transactions through batch processing.  Enter deposit information into the general ledger
• Assist Director of Membership marketing in membership fulfillment tasks
• Download and process telemarketing transactions
• Prepare new and renewed member card files
• Receive, stamp and distribute bills and invoices

NonâEssential Functions: (15% of Job)

• Assistance with special events
• Provide support for data inquiry requests
• Other duties as assigned

*- The employer retains the right to modify the functions of the position

This is a non-exempt position paying up to $24/hour depending on experience and includes paid leave and other benefits.  The position currently can work remotely most of the time.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Four years of related bookkeeping, banking, or accounting reconciliation experience.  Training and education may be substituted for some years of experience.
• High school diploma/GED 
• General computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office and Google app programs.
• Skilled in computer navigation and use of accounting software
• Ability to pass background check for PCI compliance certification

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with non-profit organizations
• Experience with Dynamics Great Plains
• Familiarity with databases and data entry processes
• Experience with reconciliations
• Some supervisory experience
• Experience with membership transactions

To be successful in the position, a person will:

• Be able to accurately enter transactions and reconcile them
• Be able to provide direction to student assistants entering transactions
• An ability to learn multi-step processes and to efficiently repeat them
• Maintain a commitment to consistently providing very good customer service to other staff and alumni
• An understanding of bookkeeping and the accounting cycle
• An ability to change tasks quickly and remain productive

* The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.