Inside Higher Ed ยท 3 days ago
Student Accounts - Accounting Assistant
Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Student Accounts Accounting Assistant responsible for various accounting tasks related to student accounts. The role involves reconciliation of payments, reporting revenue, and providing customer service to students regarding their accounts.
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Responsibilities
Respond independently to students and parents to resolve issues concerning their student accounts with accurate information. Discerns when to turn over higher-level concerns to the supervisor
Serves as liaison for students concerning issues with their accounts
Works diligently with auxiliaries in insuring accurate reporting of revenue
Maintains effective collaborative working relationships with related organizations across campus which impact office operations, (Housing, Dining, Registrar, Financial Aid, Admissions, College Deans, etc.)
Ability to listen, learn, and work within a security area with other staff members
Performs other essential duties that are tasks specific to the position and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of university accounting practices and principles
Strong customer service skills
Ability to listen, learn, and work within a security area with other staff members
Strong oral and written communication skills to provide high quality customer service are required
Ability to make decisions regarding the development of timelines for semester calendars for assessment of charges that comply with BOR policy and Federal guidelines
Ability to meet and serve students, staff, and faculty tactfully and effectively, and maintain effective working relations with other employees
Preferred
An associate degree in a business-related field preferred or 5 years work experience in a related field
Detailed knowledge of the Banner Student Accounts receivable module is preferred
Knowledge of TouchNet electronic bill payment suite is preferred
Knowledge of Board of Regents business policies
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
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