Account Technician

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Credit Cards, Credit and Collections, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Genetics, Higher Education, Information Technology & Information Systems, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, Reconciliation, Research Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Time Management
LOCATION
Norfolk, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details Working Title: Account Technician Position Number: 00804A Department: FINANCE OFFICE Location: Norfolk, VA Type of Position: Classified Type of Job: Full Time EEO Category: C

Technicians

Job Description: Reviews audits analyses and accurately post payments received by mail or in person. Processes locked bank bags and verifies cash for deposit. Audit and completes account analysis for assigned accounts and prepare balances and university procedures to students/parents via the counter/telephone. Post return checks audit cash reports and assist in preparing the daily bank deposit.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping, accounting principles and practices. Working knowledge of office procedures and equipment. Some skill in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Demonstrated ability to perform daily with numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately in a high volume environment. Demonated ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements. Demonated ability to verify fiscal documents for accuracy and completion, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonated ability to effectively communicate accounting information policies and/or procedures in a manner easily understood by the customer. Demonated ability to work with detailed information on a continual basis and meet deadlines. Demonated ability to research and resolve inquires.

Special Licenses, Registration, or Certification None

Education or Training None

Level and Type of Experience

Working experience involving clerical accounting, accounts receivables reconciliation, and/or resolving customer inquires or complaints concerning accounts. Some experience related to handling large volume of cash.

Additional Considerations

Supplemental Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Previous work experience in a higher education institution working with student accounts, collections, or related duties. Some knowledge in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. Basic knowledge of FERPA and experience handling sensitive data related to students, faculty, and staff. Basic knowledge of EllucianSunGardBanner products and/or related computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications.

High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred.

Conditions of Employment

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number: S03181 Job Open To: General Public Open Date: 01122026 Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions: NA Criminal Background Check: The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational, and social opportunities for all persons without regard to race or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists, color, religion, sex, or gender, including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, gender identity, or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at 757-683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter formerly called a Certificate of Disability provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services, DARS, or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired, DBVI. Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drscpidPWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019 or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is a response to a formal complaint or charge, b in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer or c consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.

  1. Describe your experience handling cash, checks, credit card payments, or electronic transactions.
  2. How do you ensure accuracy and accountability in your work?

About the Company

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Old Dominion University