Accounting Clerk

Description Of Duties

• Receive payment of cash, credit cards, and checks through the cashier's window, via the mail, and by telephone.
• Calculate and collect payments for tuition, fees, charges, fines, etc.
• Research, detail, and explain charges on billing statement.
• Aid in handling any billing questions, concerns, or complaints.
• Answer telephone inquiries from students and faculty.
• Receive, record, and generate receipts for deposits from outside sources and agencies.
• Certify students receiving tuition assistance, grants, and scholarships into computer terminal.
• Place/clear "holds" on students' records.
• Disperse financial aid.
• Post traffic fines to student accounts.
• Disburse travel reimbursement checks.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months business office cashier experience or related banking experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in operating business office equipment such as a calculator, typewriter, and computer.
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Moderate lifting up to 25 lbs. and light carrying up to 10 lbs. required.
• Ability to reach above shoulder.
• Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending and stooping.

Desired Qualifications

• Two (2) years cashier experience or related banking experience.
• Two (2) years computer experience.
• People Soft experience.