Financial Aid Accountant
Metropolitan State University of Denver | |
United States, Colorado, Denver | |
April 20, 2024 | |
DepartmentFinancial Aid
Salary for Announcement We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $49,900 - $66,000. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships and is responsible for the preparation, processing, reconciliation, reporting, and maintenance of financial and accounting documentation and records for federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs - over $135 million annually. IND208 Duties/Responsibilities 50% - Works closely with the Director of Operations to manage the fiscal operations of the financial aid programs. This includes but is not limited to budgeting, monitoring, reconciling, and reporting federal, state, and institutional financial aid funds, including work-study. Prepare and submit financial aid state, federal and institutional reports includingSURDSandFISAP. Federal responsibilities include oversight and coordination of federal funds draw downs. Reconcile Banner FA systems with the FederalCODsystems, including Workday. Assist in the Direct Loan Program reconciliation process. Involves working with Accounting and Business Services, Scholarship Area, Internal Audit, Federal Department of Education and Colorado Department of Higher Education. Provides leadership in working with management team to prepare draft responses to yearly audit findings. Is department account expert on drawdown of federal and state funds. 10% - As the accounting expert for financial aid, provides support to operations staff to resolve processing errors. Determine source of errors, make recommendations for corrections to sub-systems and/or train staff by explaining issues and resolutions. Compiles and submits other reports/analysis as requested. 10% - Processes check requests in the federal Stafford Loan program. Sets up and creates new fund codes on Banner directly working with Accounting and the Bursar's office. 2%- Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications:
Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications. Preferred Qualifications:
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Instructions to Apply For full consideration, please submit the following documents:
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire. If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications. Closing DateOpen Until Filled Posting RepresentativeCarlos Alcala Posting Representative Emailcalcala1@msudenver.edu BenefitsMSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at . Diversity StatementMetropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. |