Student Financial Account Specialist
- Employer
- Alcorn State University
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 3, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Human Resources Administration, Student Affairs, Financial Aid
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Student Financial Account Specialist
FLSA Status
Salaried Non Exempt
Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
Finance & Administration Department
Job Summary
The Student Account Specialist is held accountable as the University’s fiduciary agent in the handling of any and all cash transactions and, as such, must ensure the accuracy of all cash transactions in writing to the Accounting/Bursar on a daily basis. She/he must provide quality customer service at all times.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Ability to prioritize and to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Eye for detail, accuracy is imperative
• Able to meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Proficient with Ellucian (Banner System), MS Word and Excel
Essential Job Functions
• Receives and receipts a variety of payments and other cash and cash-related transactions; verifies and posts to appropriate accounts; issues receipts.
• Prepares daily cash bags for cashiers; maintains and balances vault cash and daily cashier charge activity.
• Assists individuals in the accurate application of their transactions, and when necessary, researches records on electronic and other available files to provide information regarding financial status.
• Maintains confidentiality of university and student records
• Answering telephones, reviewing refunds and other balances, setting up accounts, preparing invoices, preparing routine billings, and filing cashiering documents
• Enter all cash transactions into the banner system
• Process students 1098T
• Other assigned duties.
Qualifications
A minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. A Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
Licensing and Certifications
N/A
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Occasionally
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required
Travel
Not Required
Extended Work Hours
Occasionally
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S503
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
08/03/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement:
Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices are designated to handle inquires and/or complaints regarding non-discriminatory policies and procedures of Alcorn State University:
Complaints, inquiries, or specific requests in regard to Title IX and Section 504 directives should be made to: Title IX Office, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 519A, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6700.
Complaints, inquiries, or requests in regard to non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to: Human Resources Department, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 107, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6188
Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA / ADAAA compliance in employment practices should also be made to the department of human resources.
Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Job Title
Student Financial Account Specialist
FLSA Status
Salaried Non Exempt
Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
Finance & Administration Department
Job Summary
The Student Account Specialist is held accountable as the University’s fiduciary agent in the handling of any and all cash transactions and, as such, must ensure the accuracy of all cash transactions in writing to the Accounting/Bursar on a daily basis. She/he must provide quality customer service at all times.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Ability to prioritize and to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Eye for detail, accuracy is imperative
• Able to meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Proficient with Ellucian (Banner System), MS Word and Excel
Essential Job Functions
• Receives and receipts a variety of payments and other cash and cash-related transactions; verifies and posts to appropriate accounts; issues receipts.
• Prepares daily cash bags for cashiers; maintains and balances vault cash and daily cashier charge activity.
• Assists individuals in the accurate application of their transactions, and when necessary, researches records on electronic and other available files to provide information regarding financial status.
• Maintains confidentiality of university and student records
• Answering telephones, reviewing refunds and other balances, setting up accounts, preparing invoices, preparing routine billings, and filing cashiering documents
• Enter all cash transactions into the banner system
• Process students 1098T
• Other assigned duties.
Qualifications
A minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. A Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
Licensing and Certifications
N/A
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Occasionally
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required
Travel
Not Required
Extended Work Hours
Occasionally
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S503
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
08/03/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement:
Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices are designated to handle inquires and/or complaints regarding non-discriminatory policies and procedures of Alcorn State University:
Complaints, inquiries, or specific requests in regard to Title IX and Section 504 directives should be made to: Title IX Office, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 519A, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6700.
Complaints, inquiries, or requests in regard to non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to: Human Resources Department, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 107, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6188
Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA / ADAAA compliance in employment practices should also be made to the department of human resources.
Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
- Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
Company
A great educational choice, Alcorn State University in Mississippi is a place of purpose, history, and discovery, and the nation's oldest, land-grant HBCU
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