| Position Title: | Account Specialist | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: | 38000 - CET Deans Office | |
| Advertised Salary: | $23.43. Hourly rate pursuant to FSU and CTA/MEA-NEA Agreement. | |
Benefits:
| Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Clerical Tech Association (CTA) | |
| FLSA: | Non-Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-Time | |
| Union Group: | Clerical-Technical Association (MEA-NEA) | |
| Term of Position: | 12 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | Just Cause | |
| Summary of Position: | The College of Engineering Technology at Ferris State University is seeking an Account Specialist to support the College’s academic programs and operations. This position independently performs a variety of complex accounting and budgetary responsibilities, including reconciling financial activity between TouchNet, Banner, and other accounting systems.
The successful candidate will support effective budget planning and financial management across the College while conducting periodic reviews of departmental accounting practices to ensure consistency with University and College policies and procedures. Responsibilities also include communicating and implementing accounting procedures, identifying opportunities for process improvement, proposing procedural changes when appropriate, and assisting with the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures for CET.
This position requires strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal and external constituents.
The anticipated start date for this position is September 2026. However, this is an estimated date and may be revised as needed. | |
| Position Type: | Staff | |
| Required Education: | Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or closely related field, or equivalent combination of appropriate education and work experience.
Satisfactory completion of two years of college or equivalent.
The listed requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education: Two years of full-time, related work experience equals one year of education. | |
| Required Work Experience: | Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time.
Strong computer knowledge, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based transactions. Previous experience using electronic record keeping system. | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | | |
| Physical Demands: | - Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | Preferred: Higher education work experience. Experience with travel software and Banner. | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | Reports directly to assigned supervisor.
Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
Performs all duties in compliance with application University policies and procedures and state and federal requirements.
Perform all duties as listed in Account Clerk 1, 2 and 3 position descriptions.
Balance a variety of transactions (Touchnet) to Banner as required.
Independently evaluate, analyze, investigate and resolve budgetary issues.
Collaborate with college administration on budget reporting, planning, and forecasting.
Identify and evaluate problems and propose solutions to budgetary procedural and policy issues.
Monitor compliance with various policies and procedures.
Spot checking to monitor compliance with various policies and procedures.
Serve as main resource for office accounting issues.
Assist with special projects and reports, assist auditors as required.
Attend meetings as assigned.
Recommend technology enhancements to improve the flow of financial information and systems.
Assist in developing procedures for department employees regarding FSU policies and help to implement them.
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