Job Description

This position exists to assist in and provide technical expertise in accounting functions for the college. A thorough knowledge of the college's accounting system is required as well as the ability to handle complex accounting functions in compliance with Federal, State, and Minnesota State Colleges and Universitiesâ™ policies and procedures. This position will also assist with the online bookstore.

This person will report directly to the Business Manager/CFO. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to a variety of customers over the phone, in person and via email.

• Knowledge of math skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, and skill to make change, apply simple formulas, and calculate account balances and amounts owed. Ability to collect payments, count money, and complete transactions for customers.

• Word processing skills to create, format, edit, and save documents using software, such as Microsoft Office Suite, and skill in preparing, editing, and finalizing emails, memos, invoices, letters, and contracts that are grammatically correct and properly formatted.

• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures to prepare itemized statements, bills, invoices, and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered, and knowledge of accounts receivable and computerized billing systems to enter, access, and correct information. Skill in accounting sufficient to reconcile differences between invoices, receipts, and purchase orders, and assess needs based on data and events affecting the account. Skill to prepare and manipulate a spreadsheet per instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma and/or AAS degree in Accounting with one (1) year of work experience performing accounts receivable functions and/or an accounting specific position.

• Advanced skill in using Excel desired to create reports, charts, sort, format, perform calculations (average, if/then statements, sum), filter data, use subtotals, import and export information between other Microsoft products.

• Ability to quickly learn new software as position expands in responsibilities.

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills in order to identify priorities and meet timelines with limited supervision.

• Data privacy knowledge and skills to adequately enter and handle data that is confidential and personal in nature.

Other Requirements

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) provides quality hands-on and liberal arts education to nearly 3,900 students each year. Wallethub has ranked ATCC as the #1 Community College in Minnesota four years running, and we frequently rank within the top 10 nationwide. ATCC offers nearly 50 programs and transfer pathways in fields like business, design, education, human services, health, manufacturing, police training, and transportation. Most programs can be completed in two years or less, with some offerings as short as one semester. With among the highest graduation rate in the country and a 98% job placement rate, ATCC maintains a longstanding reputation as an academic institution of excellence.

The campus is located in Alexandria, Minnesota, in the heart of lake country in West Central Minnesota. The city population is 14,382 within city limits, but the unique layout of over 300 lakes in the county makes the service area closer to 35,000 people. Located 2 hours Northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 1 ½ hours Southeast of Fargo, ND, Alexandria is easily accessible on I-94. In addition to the strong and diverse local economy featuring manufacturing, healthcare, education, service, retail, and tourism, the region features a quality of life and access to infrastructure that few micropolitan communities (populations of 10,000-50,000) can rival. Alexandria is home to a thriving downtown district, excellent trails, plenty of arts, museums, parks, wineries, breweries, and a whiskey distillery. Paired with diverse year-round outdoor activities and more lakes than you can count, Alexandria is a small town that feels big.

Alexandria College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. With 33 colleges and universities across 54 campuses, Minnesota State is the largest provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota and the fourth largest system of higher education in the United States.

About Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, System Office

With its 31 institutions, including 24 two-year colleges and seven state universities, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is the largest single provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota. The colleges and universities operate 54 campuses in 47 Minnesota communities and serve about 250,000 students in credit-based courses. Overall, the system produces about 33,500 graduates each year. In addition to credit-based courses, the system offers customized training programs that serve about 153,200 employees from 6,000 Minnesota businesses each year. The law creating the system was passed by the Minnesota Legislature in 1991 and went into effect July 1, 1995. The law merged the state's community colleges, technical colleges and state universities into one system. The system is separate from the University of Minnesota.

Connections working at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, System Office