Business Services Manager - Accounting Supervisor Intermediate

Working Title:

Business Services Manager

Job Class:
Accounting Supervisor Intermediate

Agency:
Minnesota State

• Job
• Location:
  
  Marshall
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/25/2026
• Closing Date: 10/9/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Southwest State University-MMA
• Division/Unit:
  MnSCU Southwest SU / MnSCU SOU MAPE & MMA Employ
• Appointment Type:
  Full-Time, Unlimited
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $27.72 - $40.23 / hourly; $57,879 - $84,000 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position directs and manages the functions for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and purchasing including supervisory responsibility for billing, cashiering, collections, financial aid disbursement and the refunding operations as well as supervisory responsibility for payments made from and to the University and supervising the procure-to-pay process. This position is responsible for the setup of tables in MNSCU ISRS and coordination with several university departments and advises Southwest Minnesota State University administration on statutory and Minnesota State guidelines and regulations regarding accounts receivables, accounts payables, and procurement and ensures that the University follows established policies and procedures.

• Lead, supervise, and direct Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing department personnel, including but not limited to hiring, coaching and developing, promoting, rewarding, assigning and reviewing work, directing work, approving transfers, disciplining, suspending, discharging, and adjusting grievances to ensure that staff are skilled and available as needed. Follow collective bargaining agreements and Minnesota State policies and procedures to be sure they are implemented and appropriately enforced, and projects are staffed correctly to meet deadlines.
• Complete and/or manage the activities of the University’s accounts receivable billing, invoicing, cashiering, collection, financial aid, invoicing, third party loading, disbursement and refunding so all activities are handled in compliance with Federal, State of Minnesota and Minnesota State guidelines, and processing business expenses.
• Serve as the University’s primary resource for student accounts receivable and accounts payable administration. Serve as a resource to resolve questions/concerns for students, parents and other internal or external clientele regarding the delivery of university financial services. Inform and advise students, staff members and others regarding billing, registration, financial aid and payment transactions that affect their financial obligation to Southwest Minnesota State University.
  
  Use professional judgment combined with consultation as needed to determine the best resolution to issues where established policies and procedures do not provide adequate guidance.
• Work in partnership with the office of Financial Aid on the Financial Aid Apply, Funds Apply and Return of Title IV processes.
• Responsible for the setting up of tables in MNSCU ISRS and coordination with several university departments. Enter all tuition, fees, and any other charges on student accounts.
• Monitor the aging of the outstanding checks. Provide listing to support staff for resolving and monitoring progress. Prepare unclaimed property reports and return of any federal or state unclaimed funds timely.
• Monitor the aging of accounts receivables. Ensure that third party partners are invoiced in a timely manner. Provide guidance to staff for resolving and monitoring progress.
• Review and update process and procedures within receivables, payables, and procurement to ensure efficacy and efficiency. Effectively utilize existing technology and make recommendations as deemed necessary for…