Student Finance Accountant I

Position Summary

This position will be the first point of contact for many customer service interactions of the department with students, staff, applicants, and parents.

They will perform a wide variety of reporting and accounting tasks and services for the Student Accounts and Cashiering departments.

This position has extensive internal and external customer contacts requiring highly developed interpersonal skills for delivering professional accounting services across a broad spectrum of the organization.

Position Details Posting Category Operations Working Title Student Finance Accountant I Job Title Accountant L1 Salary Grade AB16H Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF / SERV HRLY Salary Range - Job Requisition Begin Date 10 / 22 / 2024 Application Review Date 10 / 29 / 2024 Review Date Information : Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above.

Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education : Associate's degree or equivalent If any degree major / training is required, please specify the type.

NOTE : Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major) Business, Accounting or related field

Will consider five years related education / experience) Required Experience 3 years If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience : Accounting related experience to include cash handling and customer service.

Will consider five years related education / experience) Required License No If yes, what is the required licensure / certification?

NA Required Computer Applications : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word Required Other Computer Applications : Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : 1.

Excellence in accuracy and attention to detail.

2. Ability to work independently with excellent organizational skills.

3.Excellent written and oral communication skills.

4. Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing priorities.

5. Ability to work in collaborative manner with diverse group. Preferred Education : Bachelor's degree If any degree / training is preferred, please specify the type :

Business, Accounting or related field Preferred Experience : Accounting, Database, Query, Higher Education, Student Information Systems Preferred License : No If yes, what is the preferred licensure / certification?

NA Preferred Computer Applications : Microsoft Outlook Preferred Other Computer Applications : Oracle / PeopleSoft Student Information System Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : 1.

Knowledge of student account billing and collection policies and procedures.

2. Knowledge of student financial aid processes and procedures.

3. Knowledge of academic records processes and procedures.

4. Knowledge of FERPA regulations.

5. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.

6. Interpersonal, human relations and customer service skills.

7. Ability to handle cash and balance funds.