Description

Working Title:

Accounting Technician

Institution:

Ridgewater College

Accounting Technician

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

RIDG - Willmar Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$22.91 - $33.28

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Work Area: Business Office

Telework Eligible: No

Job Summary

The person in this position will develop and oversee the accounts receivable functions for Ridgewater College. This position analyzes and develops all accounts receivable processes and creates workflows to ensure accounts are effectively monitored and maintained, assuring that receivables and revenues are properly recorded and accounted for. This position also serves as the initial point of contact for the Business Office cashier window on the Willmar Campus providing outstanding customer service while serving the needs of students and internal stakeholders. This position has the primary responsibility to receipt payments received by the Willmar campus, including but not limited to third-party funding, EFT payments and financial aid funding. This person also provides cost allocation support, documenting monthly mileage logs, and reconciling Voyager gas card receipts.

Responsibilities include:

• Cashiering

• Accounts receivable

• Customer service (students, parents, 3rd Parties)

• Mail processing

• Initial point of contact for the Willmar Campus Business Office

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records and reports; locate errors; and recommend solutions to procedural or other fiscal problems.

• Knowledge of the Minnesota Accounting and Procurement System (MAPS), or other private or governmental accounting system, sufficient to query and compile records and reports, and assist with preparation and maintenance of spending plans, financial status reports and budget requests.

• Working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets, word processing software, computers and other office equipment such as calculators.

• Mathematics skills sufficient to calculate, review and reconcile data and balance accounts.

• Ability to design, interpret and explain work procedures and operations and provide advice on fiscal policies and procedures.

• Ability to read and write a variety of materials in English

Preferred Qualification 

• AA/AS Accounting

• Two years of relevant work experience.

• Working knowledge of ISRS, Workday, MnSCU Accounting, State of MN eServices (DOR Collections)

• Customer service skills sufficient to provide courteous and efficient service and communicate effectively with customers including public, students, residents and their families, and employees of other state agencies, sufficient to explain policies and procedures and deal with complaints from clients who may be hostile, confused, or agitated

• Ability to work with constant interruptions and manage multiple priorities, work independently and processes time management skills in order to meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy

• Knowledge of accounting concepts, business, and governmental accounting terminology.

• Ability to work collaboratively with others throughout the department and campus.

• Ability to develop and document procedures. Recommending best practices and revisions as requirements and technology changes.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in numerous formats for diverse audiences to motivate and share information.

Application Requirement

Online application deadline is 12:01 AM on November 13, 2025.

Application must include:

• Online Employment Application

• Resume

• Letter of Interest / Cover Letter addressing the position qualifications

About

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Minnesota State offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 11 paid holidays each year

• Medical Insurance (Single Coverage $38.50 per month and Family Coverage is $262.66 per month)

• Dental Insurance (low deductibles)

• Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)

• Employer paid life insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

• Retirement Plan

• Tax-deferred Compensation

• Generous vacation and sick leave

• Tuition Waiver

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Felicia Telecky at felicia.telecky@ridgewater.edu or 320-234-8534.

Institution Information

MISSION: Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.

VISION: Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.

• Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.

• Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.

• Trust and Respect – We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.

• Collaboration – We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.

• Curiosity and Creativity – We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.

• Accountability – As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

12-15-2025

Position End Date:

09-09-9999

Open Date:

10-27-2025

Close Date:

11-13-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Tara Strey

Posting Contact Email:

tara.strey@ridgewater.edu