Admin & Fiscal Support Specialist

Description Title: Administrative & Fiscal Support Specialist (Business Office) Position Number: 0079229 (Job Number 2023 – 02197) Job Location: UH Maui College (Maui County) Salary Information: Commensurate with Education & Experience Full - Time Permanent Band A Other Conditions: Position may be converted from 11-month to 9-month, based on operational needs.
Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as resource person for all cashiering functions at University of Hawaii Maui College.
Responsible in the planning and implementing of procedures, requirements, and guidelines for the processing of all registration payments, financial aid scholarship check disbursements, and student refunds.
Responsible for the daily tuition and fee collections, campus collection activities, external and internal accounts receivable collections via banner, Kuali Financial System (KFS), and/or Destiny, and recordation of cash receipts on the deposit forms.
Responsible for the maintenance of the computerized registration cashiering system, in terms of setting up for each registration period, and adjusting for system errors when necessary.
Works with faculty, staff and administrators to solve problems relating to the registration process affecting the cashiering operations.
Analyzes student statements and determines accuracy in credits/charges.
Advises students in financial aid, admissions, and registration policies as they relate to payments and/or refunds.
Resolves fiscal/administrative registration and payment problems with students, parents, University System personnel, and scholarship agencies, and makes necessary adjustments.
Works with students to set up accounts to make payments for their tuition; follow up in cases of non-payment and utilize judgement in making exceptions for special circumstances.
Responsible for the review, audit and posting of all refunds for student related credits.
Interprets the Banner system procedures, analyzes problems, and maneuvers the system to maximize solutions.
Assist in preparing Internal Billing (IB) edoc in Kuali Financial System (KFS) using accounting information entered on the University of Hawaii Cashiers Office (IDO) form in order to transfer funds from the expense account to the income account.
Assists in the training and supervising of support staff in all areas of cashiering.
Participates in regular meetings with the University of Hawaii Maui College Banner User Committee staff to provide input for improvements or to settle problem issues.
Responsible for developing and maintaining written internal Departmental instructions and operational procedures.
Provide expertise and assistance in all areas of cashiering including registration and financial aid policies, student refunds, distance education, and student accounts receivables.
Interprets policies and procedures and makes decisions in the day-to-day operations.
This may require direct contact with outside agencies, Central Admin personnel, faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
Responsible for the maintenance of all account receivables for the Business Office and Campus.
Follows up on Campus receivables, such as library charges, non-credit tuition charges, food service, health center, Pharos, etc.
Maintains financial obligation files on all clients owing monies to the College.
Recommends accounts for tax set-off, collection agency, or write-off as appropriate.
Processes all documents in support of these activities.
Assists supervisor in reconciling all deposits to account records.
Also assists supervisor in gathering appropriate information for requested reports such as cash-flow analyses, tuition and fee revenue reporting, financial statements, etc.
Assist Campus Programs with developing and maintaining standard operating procedures to ensure proper accounting controls are in place, including clear segregation of duties for receiving, recording, authorizing and reconciling of cash receipts.
Conducts regular cash handling and deposit audits of all Campus Programs to ensure separation of duties from cash collection and cash deposits, and ensure that procedures are followed and that corrective action is taken in a timely manner.
Ensure that all sales proceeds generated by Campus Programs are deposited daily with the bank.
Assist in meeting the Campus' financial management responsibilities for all revenue generating and financially self-sustaining programs.
Ensure that all Program billing and accounts receivable processes follow a prescribed campus protocol to ensure timely posting of accounts receivable, invoices and collections.
Assist in monthly reconciliation of all Campus Program point of sale (POS), registration, and/or separate accounts receivable sub-systems, and inventory control systems, with the University general ledger.
Acts on behalf of his/her supervisor whenever he/she is unavailable.
Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Education and Professional Experience Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in Cashiering and or Accounting demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with Cashiering and or Accounting.
Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of Cashiering and or Accounting.
Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
Supplemental Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of asset, liability, revenue, and expenditure accounting.
Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices of organization and management.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply financial and general administrative rules and regulations to a variety of work situations.
Inquiries: Name: UH Maui College, Human Resources Phone: 808-984-3381 Email: maui-hr-l@lists.
hawaii.
edu Application Submission Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to submit a completed application form and attach required documents.
Documents include: Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae (CV) Three (3) professional references with contact information, including email address.
Failure to submit required information will result in an incomplete packet Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (official transcript(s) will be required prior to the date of hire).
Copies of transcripts must be attached to your application to receive credit for degree(s) and to qualify for the position.
UH STAR transcripts will be accepted.
Academic record/grade summaries from Institutions other than the University of Hawaii will NOT be accepted.
Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.
Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.
, verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.
Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
In order to be official, transcripts must have the official seal and be mailed or electronically submitted directly from the degree-granting institution.
Transcripts may not be stamped as issued to student or as a student copy.
Have the Registrar mail transcript(s) to the attention of UHMC HR or email to maui-hr-l@lists.
hawaii.
edu Minimum one-page cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications OPTIONAL – Letter(s) of recommendation attesting to job performance and personal character.
The application will be considered an incomplete packet if material submitted is illegible.
Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents.
Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position.
All requested documents/information become the property of UH Maui College and will not be returned.
Faxed, e-mailed, or incomplete application packets will not be considered.
Note: If you have not previously applied for a position via NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.
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