Cashier

Posting Details

Vacancy Number
S01348
Position Title
Accounting Tech/Specialist
Working Title
Cashier
Competency Level
Contributing
Dept/School
Student Accounts/Cashiers - 35101
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Finance team within the Division of Business Affairs supports the University’s mission, strategic vision, goals, and objectives by providing key financial services efficiently and effectively to students, the campus community, and federal, state and other key university stakeholders. The Student Accounts and University Cashier Office creates, prepares, analyzes, refunds, and reports on a variety of financial transactions and supplemental data for student receivables and serves as the central depository for university revenue including daily department receipts and student tuition, fees and other charges. Student Accounts and University Cashiers Office are also responsible for processing all university student billing; student refunding; third party billing’ student and non-student collection activities; campus department feeds; title IV financial aid accounting, reporting and related drawdowns; and month end fiscal year end closing.

College
Finance - 35150 College
College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The primary purpose of this Cashier position is to process and post student accounts receivable payments and departmental receipts. The position will reconcile daily receipts to Banner cash receipting reports. Responsibilities also include verifying all transaction documentation, preparing the daily bank deposit, maintenance of university bank accounts, and certification of State Treasurer wires and transfers. The position will provide support to the Lead Cashier and Cashier Supervisor in the processing of e-commerce transactions.

The position will provide excellent service to students, parents, alumni, and the university community via phone, email, and face-to-face communications.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• Three years of banking and/or cash handling experience
  
• Two years of customer service experience
  
• Strong data entry and calculator accuracy skills
  
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume/fast paced environment.
  
• Ability to research and resolve student account inquiries in a timely manner
  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
  
• Excellent customer service skills
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
• Calculator speed and accuracy needed.
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
  
• General understanding of accounting and banking relationships
  
• Knowledge of NCFS and state banking methods to certify funds to state
  
• Knowledge of general University operations; policies and procedures must be understood and practiced

Required Certifications or licensure

N/A

Recruitment Range
$31,200-$36,000
FTE
1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year
12 Months
Work Days
Monday - Friday
Work Hours
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Type of Position
Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

Position Number
63
Job Posting Date
04/12/2021
Posting Close Date
04/26/2021
Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application.

For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

You will be required to attach a cover letter and resume to successfully apply for this position. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have completed the ‘Work History’ section of the application before you apply for this position.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/20383
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please describe any previous customer service experience.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. * Please describe your experience with the Banner system (if any).
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Briefly describe any accounts receivable experience you have including invoicing, payment application, customer queries and collection activities, if any.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNC Wilmington (2021)?
   • UNCW Website
   • UNCW Facebook Page
   • UNCW Linkedin Page
   • UNCW Twitter Account
   • UNCW Employee Referral
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • North Carolina Job Network
   • Women In Higher Education
   • Other