Cashiering Manager

Join the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Office of the Bursar team as the next Cashiering Manager and play a pivotal role in keeping the university’s financial operations running smoothly. This position leads key payment and student account functions, manages external donor scholarships, and helps maintain strong internal controls that protect university funds by providing training across campus departments. This is a great opportunity for someone with a financial background who wants to contribute to a student‑focused service environment.

As the Cashiering Manager, you’ll oversee campus payment operations while serving as a key member of the Bursar’s leadership team. You’ll champion high quality student service, streamline processes, and ensure compliance with GAAP and university policies. You’ll supervise three talented Accounts Receivable Technicians and up to one student worker, maintain internal controls, ensure payments and deposits are posted accurately and timely, oversee campus , and serve as a trusted resource for cash handling guidance across campus.

To thrive in this role, a strong candidate will bring excellent communication skills and a commitment to high‑quality customer service, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to independently interpret and apply complex policies with accuracy and professionalism. This role requires the ability to research issues, think critically, and independently resolve problems. You’ll need strong proficiency with electronic information systems—including Banner, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and email platforms—as well as the ability to operate standard business machines and work confidently with confidential information.

Knowledge of UA policies, procedures, and systems related to accounts receivable and finance is essential. Experience with cash handling or internal controls for cash is preferred, and experience supervising staff is also preferred.

• Understands internal controls necessary to safeguard cash.
• Enjoys helping people understand complex information.
• Performs well under pressure and maintains accuracy despite frequent interruptions.
• Enjoys researching issues, thinking critically, and independently resolving problems.
• Embraces technology and initiates process improvements for smarter ways of doing business.
• Strives to create a positive experience for every student and campus partner with whom you interact.
• Enjoys leading a team and helping others to grow professionally.

• You’ll work on a beautiful campus supporting Alaska’s largest university.
• You’ll join a team that is dedicated, collaborative, and knows how to keep things fun.
• You’ll play a direct role in the student experience and in supporting student success.
• Tuition waivers for you and your dependents.
• Comprehensive medical benefits available on your first day.
• Retirement benefits and additional voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Support for professional development and career growth.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, statistics, or related field and 2 years professional fiscal experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This position is located on the Anchorage campus; on‑site work is required. This is a full‑time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.

Please include a cover letter with your application.

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