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Position Overview
Serve as the first point of contact for students, providing guidance on financial planning and payment options. Facilitate the establishment of payment plans and assist with inquiries related to student accounts. Reconcile departmental activities, ensuring accurate accounting of daily deposits and transactions. Manage financial holds on student accounts as necessary. Ensure compliance with billing, refund policies, FERPA regulations, and Federal Title IV cash management guidelines. Assist with the preparation and correction of 1098-T tax reports and duplicate statements. Validate student account information and accurately post charges and citations. Collaborate on reconciling payments, refunds, and financial aid transactions between systems (Banner Student and Banner Finance). Analyze student data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies or errors in accounts. Provide support for Touchnet (Epay) inquiries.
Requirements and Preferences
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: No.
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Contributing: High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in accounting work.
- Journey: High school diploma or equivalency and three years of experience in accounting work. Associate’s degree in business administration or accounting.
- Advanced: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting; or Associate’s degree in business administration or accounting and one year of experience.
Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices; ability to understand, interpret and apply laws and regulations to the maintenance of financial records. Ability to prepare fiscal reports and analyses of financial data. Attention to detail is required and ability to reconcile accounts. Graduation from high school including or supplemented by basic courses in bookkeeping or accounting and four years experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work in an accounting office; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of financial processes in an educational setting.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students effectively.
- Ability to interpret and apply financial regulations and policies.
- Experience with financial systems (e.g., Banner, Touchnet) preferred.
Salary
$41,175.00-48,204.00 (GN07)
Open and Close Dates
Open Date: 10/16/2024
Close Date: 10/23/2024
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