Part-Time Accountant, Hybrid – International Programs

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and holidays

Tuition benefit program

Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Employee wellbeing program

Excellent retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a 75% time Executive Accounts Specialist in the Twin Cities area. This non-faculty labor-represented staff role requires strong accounting skills and intercultural empathy to support the MAST International Program.

The position is based on the St. Paul campus with hybrid in-person and remote work options. 30 hours per week, typically 4–5 shifts, 8–5 hours, with no guaranteed Sundays or overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and four years general accounts transaction experience.
• Experience in double-entry bookkeeping and accounting practices.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience managing databases and spreadsheets.
• Strong intercultural empathy and a passion for supporting international exchange programs.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Due to the possible role of Alternate Responsible Officer, must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management (60%): Adhere to the University's financial procedures and systems.
• Manage billing for hosts and trainees.
• Manage accounts receivable and paying invoices.
• Reconcile accounts, prepare reports.
• Corresponds with program stakeholders (participants, host trainers, international partners, and University financial staff).
• Administrative Duties Related to Program and Office Support (40%): Sending, monitoring and tracking documents to/from program participants.
• Enrolling and overseeing health insurance requirements for trainees.
• Preparing and sending visa paperwork.
• Sending and tracking host and trainee evaluations.
• Maintaining database and information tracking systems.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Accounting software

Customer service

Databases and spreadsheets

Intercultural empathy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

US citizen or lawful permanentResident

General accounts transactionExperience

Job description

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a 75% time Executive Accounts Specialist in the Twin Cities area. This non-faculty labor-represented staff role requires strong accounting skills and intercultural empathy to support the MAST International Program.

The position is based on the St. Paul campus with hybrid in-person and remote work options. 30 hours per week, typically 4–5 shifts, 8–5 hours, with no guaranteed Sundays or overtime.