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State of Colorado · 1 week ago

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN III.

Pueblo, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

State of Colorado is home to Pueblo Community College, a progressive institution dedicated to student success. The Accounting Technician III is responsible for managing college accounting and business service functions, ensuring accurate financial records and processing disbursements.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Developing, approving, implementing, processing, and evaluating College accounting and business service functions

Design, implement, and utilize processes to review and track disbursements for eligibility, accuracy, and reasonableness

Review student refunds to determine continued eligibility and initiate refund reversals through Bank Mobile when necessary

Reconcile Bank Mobile transactions with Banner to ensure accurate student account balances

Conduct regular analysis and investigation of disbursement discrepancies through collaboration with departments outside the supervisory chain

Independently design and run queries using CCCS Banner reports and departmental communications to identify required journal entries

Prepare journal entries to correct mis-postings, term-to-term adjustments, late schedule changes, tuition appeals, account adjustments, and institutional errors

Ensure accurate supporting documentation is attached to all journal entries

Advise departments on process improvements to reduce future adjustments and corrections

Review Bank Mobile returns and determine appropriate actions, including reissuing refunds, setting up liabilities, or returning funds to Financial Aid

Process unclaimed refunds, stale-dated checks, and required journal entries

Research student refund preferences, assist with customer file uploads, update addresses, and communicate with students to ensure successful refund delivery

Interface daily with the Third-Party Billing position to support accurate billing, collections, and refunds

Serve as backup at the cashier window during peak periods or absences, including phone coverage and telephone credit card processing

Train and monitor student employees, including scanning collection documentation into BDMS

Work closely with the Third-Party Billing desk for guidance and coordination

Review accounts receivable aging reports to assess collectability and verify transaction accuracy

Prepare and submit collection agency reports with supporting documentation

Send pre-collection notices, final demand letters, and collection bills in a timely and consistent manner

Reconcile balances with collection agency reports and resolve discrepancies

Post monthly collection payments to individual student accounts

Process hold releases once collection accounts are paid in full

Respond to collection agencies and past-due account holders’ inquiries

Review bankruptcy accounts to determine eligibility for continued collection following debtor discharge

Prepare, process, and monitor legal accounts and the State tax offset process

Manage timing and overlap issues related to tax offsets and recently paid collection accounts

Coordinate with bankruptcy trustees and file court documentation related to Chapter 13 dividend interests

Assist with eBilling processes and ensure BDMS scanning, retrieval, and processing comply with CCCS requirements

Stay current with State of Colorado rules and regulations related to bad debt, collections, and financial compliance

Qualification

Technical accounting experienceCustomer serviceFinancial complianceBanner softwareAccounts receivableInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Three (3) years of technical accounting experience. The technical accounting experience must have been performed as a main function of the job

Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Experience providing excellent customer service and interfacing with a variety of people from many levels within the organization and community

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Relevant experience must be documented on your application. Do not use 'SEE RESUME' statements on application; your application must be completed in detail and clearly document your relevant work experience

College or university course work from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance or related field may substitute for the required experience on a year of year basis

Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check as a condition of hire

Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position

Benefits

Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.

Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.

An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program.