Student Accounts Technician (Full-time)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

STATUS:  Full-time

WORK LOCATION:  Moultrie

              JOB CODE:  40842

POSITION TYPE:  Regular

RECRUITMENT SOURCE:  All Interested Candidates

Student Accounts Technician

The Student Accounts Technician serves as the receptionist and initial point of contact for the Student Accounts Office and the Office of the Vice President for Administrative Services providing professional and courteous service while performing a variety of paraprofessional accounting and clerical duties in support of the college’s financial operations.

·       Provides information and assistance to students, staff, and visitors;

o   Answers calls and monitors emails for the Student Accounts Office;

o   Responds to or forwards calls and emails to appropriate staff;

o   Processes state vehicle reservations and coordinates vehicle maintenance;

·       Generates student accounts and other financial reports;

o   Updates student accounts and/or staff as instructed;

o   Contacts students regarding account changes as necessary;

·       Assists with cash, check, and credit card payments as needed;

§  Properly receives and records receipts and computes accurate totals;

§  Identifies and reports any discrepancies between recorded receipts and printed receipts;

§  Deposits or forwards funds to appropriate staff according to established procedures;

§  Uses professional demeanor when receiving money from students;

§  Accurately balances and closes cash register;

·       Prepares bank deposits as needed;

§  Accurately counts cash, checks, and/or money orders and correctly records results;

§  Reconciles receipts with total deposit, correcting any errors;

§  Correctly completes deposit documentation and retains appropriate file copies;

§  Effectively communicates with bank staff to resolve problems/discrepancies;

§  Properly secures funds until they can be deposited;

·       Maintains payment plan and scholarship memos in the student accounts receivable system;

·       Assists with third-party contracts for payment of student tuition and fees;

·       Processes incoming and outgoing mail using established procedures;

§  Enters routine financial transactions into accounting systems;

o   Receives and batches source documents according to applicable methods;

o   Correctly records transactions in a timely manner;

o   Reviews recorded transactions for accuracy and corrects entry errors;

o   Completes reconciliations and refers problems for review;

§  Performs various accounts payable duties as needed;

·       Organizes and maintains departmental records and files;

·       Attends training and implements processes as directed;

·       Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior; 

·       Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and staff development;

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

·       Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs

·       Decision making and problem-solving skills

·       Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

·       Oral and written communication skills

·       Skill in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

·       High school diploma or equivalent *and* One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work

In addition to the minimum qualifications:

·       Degree or Technical Certificate in Business or Accounting

·       Experience working with BANNER Student A/R System

·       Customer Service experience in an office setting

·       Salaried

·       Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience 

·       Eligible for benefits

·       For assistance/accommodations with the application/interview process, contact April Bentley, Human Resources Director at abentley@southernregional.edu or 229-217-4255.

·       All required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment.

·       References will be checked.

·       Post offer requirements following a conditional offer of employment to include a criminal history records check, a motor vehicle records check, and as applicable, pre-employment/random drug testing, credit history records check, fingerprinting records check, medical examination, psychological screening, and test for deception.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Southern Regional Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following person(s) have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Darbie Raines and Mary Beth Watson. At Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), the Title IX (student complaints) and Section 504 Coordinator is Darbie Raines, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4145, davera@southernregional.edu. The Title VI, VII, and Title IX (employee complaints) Coordinator is Mary Beth Watson, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4207, mwatson@southernregional.edu.