Cashier's Accountant
Cashier's Accountant
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$ 50000 - 55000
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Job Description
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Position Title:
Cashiers AccountantJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Accountant IJob Duties:
Performs general accounting duties following generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. Prepares financial reports and assists with budgeting. Ensures the accurate recording and reporting of the business units financial transactions.
Specifically this position supports accounting functionalities for the Cashiers Office including accounts receivable banking cash management and revenue reconciliation.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments
- Organizes prepares and updates basic financial statements monthly and year-end journal entries accounts ledgers and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
- Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
- Prepares and analyzes financial data reports and records identifies discrepancies investigates recommends and implements basic solutions as needed
- Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections
- Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations journal entries schedules and reports
Working Title: Cashiers Accountant
Department: Business and Financial Services/Cashiers Office
Reports to: Bursar
Full-Time: 100% Academic Staff Ongoing 12-month appointment 1 Vacancy
UW Standard Job Responsibilities:
- Organizes prepares and updates basic financial statements monthly and year-end journal entries accounts ledgers and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
- Prepares and analyzes financial data reports and records identifies discrepancies investigates recommends and implements basic solutions as needed.
- Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations journal entries schedules and reports.
- Answers questions and provides accounting-related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures.
- Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections.
- Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments.
Duties Specific to the Position:
This position supports the universitys initiative to centralize cash deposits and streamline payment procedures. By improving efficiency and simplifying financial processes Business Services aims to reduce administrative burden across campus and allow departments to focus more on supporting students.
The primary responsibility of this position is the processing of accounts receivable transactions for the University in various financial systems including Oracle PeopleSoft and Workday. This position requires knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial regulations regarding banking and cash management. Primary duties include maintaining and reconciling student accounts processing and reviewing banking deposits overseeing and reconciling various revenue accounts processing and adjusting financial transactions and preparing financial reports. Additionally this position will be expected to uphold policies and procedures while also providing recommendations for improved efficiency.
The role requires a collaborative work style interacting daily with the Cashiers Office staff and campus departments while also demanding self-motivation and independent task management. This position reports to the Bursar who oversees the Cashiers Office which is a sub-department of the Business and Financial Services office directed by the Controller.
Other Duties:
- Serve as backup for processing various student allocations financial aid refunds applying waivers and third-party billing.
- Assists with student payment cashiering department deposits and daily closing procedures.
- Provide exceptional customer service to students and the campus community.
- Complete required training and professional development as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook etc.) with basic to intermediate skill levels expected.
- Comfort in learning new technologies and adapting to evolving systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Exceptional customer service.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Accounting Bookkeeping or related field; OR five years of relevant experience.
- Applicants who are currently pursuing a degree are eligible to apply with the requirement that the degree will be completed within six months of their hire date.
This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting
- Banking experience
- Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft and Workday.
Additional Position Information:
This position is classified as Accountant Level 1 with opportunities for advancement to Level 3 based on performance and experience. Employees are encouraged to pursue internal career growth and may apply for other roles within the university as they become available.
Performance will be evaluated through a formal 6-month review followed by annual reviews. While no specific Key Performance Indicators are assigned success in this role is measured by job knowledge and skills quality of work productivity collaboration communication and integrity of work.
Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for this position is: $50000 - $55000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits please see: Date: As soon as possible.
Contact Information:
For additional information about UW-Superior visit ;
For additional information about this position contact Debbie Seguin at .
Application Process:
Review of all complete applications will commence at 8:00am on October 6 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
Please click the Apply button to begin the application process or visit You will be required to log in or create a Workday account to continue.
As part of the application process you will be required to upload:
1.) Cover Letter
2.) Resume
3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned if applicable
UW-Superior A Superior Place:
The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identities of final candidates must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General final candidates under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).
Employment will require a criminal background check and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
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EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
