Financial Specialist II- Cashier - LaCrosse, United States - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Description

Posting Details
Position Information

Recruitment Number
1441

Number of Vacancies
1

Working Title
Financial Specialist II- Cashier

Classification Title
Financial Specialist II

Proposed Salary to be Offered
20.43

Appointment Percentage (Budget)
100%

Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Student Billing Manager, the Financial Specialist II- Cashier is responsible for assisting students and staff at the Cashier's window, on the telephone, and via email. This position will process student payments, department (non-student) deposits, and scholarship checks. The Financial Specialist II- Cashier will also assist in the review and update of the processes and procedures for the Cashier's Office. This position will be responsible for opening and closing the Cashier's Office each day. The normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in person.

Position Type
Staff/Administrative

Pay Basis
Hourly

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Contingent Upon Funding
No

Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)?
No

Required Qualifications

• An associate's degree in business administration or relevant experience.
• Banking or cashiering experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in cash management.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Good analytical skills and ability to solve problems with data.
• Proficient in using computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to direct telephone calls, emails, and assist students and staff in a professional manner while using discretion and good judgment regarding confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Possess a positive work ethic and be a strong communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Collaboratively work with team members to ensure work is completed timely and accurately.
• Ability to work with people across multiple levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to maintain and enhance professional competencies by participating in professional development workshops and training sessions related to current position responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft software.

Physical Demands
Reasonable Accommodations
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Working conditions and environment

• Office Setting
• The ability to sit/stand for extended periods. Note: The Cashier's window is at
  counter height.
• Occasional travel for training and professional development

Miscellaneous Information

• Time off requests approved based on the needs of the department due to the billing cycles of the University.

Information about your benefits
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

• excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• paid holidays and sick days.
• sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.
• after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

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Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a top-rated, comprehensive University of Wisconsin campus, located in the beautiful Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin. Known for scholarship, academic rigor, physical activity and a close-knit community, UWL remains dedicated to its century-old mission to train the whole person — "the mind and body."
UWL has earned a strong reputation nationally for factors such as graduation rates, return on investment and great outcomes for low-income students. It is the No. 2 public college in Wisconsin on Forbes' 2023 America's Top Colleges list. And it is Wisconsin's top-ranked public university with fewer than 25,000 students, according to U.S. News & World Report's list of the Best National Universities.
UWL offers 130-plus degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels in the arts, social sciences and humanities; science and health; business; and education. UWL has three colleges: the College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science & Health, as well as the School of Education and the School of Visual & Performing Arts. UWL has about 447 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, including 82% with doctoral or terminal degrees.
UWL has strong student success programs that have contributed to a strong retention rate. This fall, students returned to UWL at one of the highest rates on record with 86.5% of the first-year class retained — the highest mark in a decade and the fifth-highest mark in the past 50 years.
UW-La Crosse's strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at
The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty, which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small- town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored 19th century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found at Explore La Crosse and Choose La Crosse.
Learn more about UW-La Crosse here:
AA/EO Statement
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
DEI Statement
UW-La Crosse's diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as "... our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for by (ACO).
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Redbook Position
Yes

Division/College
Administration and Finance Division

Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit
The Division of Administration and Finance is committed to providing quality campus services to faculty, staff, students and external constituencies in support of the university's mission of teaching, research, and public service. The division includes Facilities Planning & Management, Budget, Human Resources, Information Technology Services and Police & Parking Services.

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