Student Accounts Assistant

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Job Title:  

Student Accounts Assistant

Agency:

Augusta Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005904

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$37,440.12 - $39,085.20; COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE.

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Student Accounts Assistant is responsible for performing various paraprofessional accounting duties in support of financial accounting processes.

MAJOR DUTIES

Accept student payments using the Banner Student system. Maintain accounts receivable files and records.  Balance daily cashier sessions and ensure accuracy of receipts.  Prepare billing for outside agencies. Performs routine general clerical duties. Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work.  Operates effectively within the organizational structure. Receives, screens, and directs telephone calls and distributes telephone messages. Maintains log for long distance calls including phone number, city, person called, and nature of business. Keeps informed of college’s organizational changes and quarterly schedules so calls can be routed promptly. Performs other duties as assigned by the Student Accounts Office Manager.

COMPETENCIES

Must possess effective communications skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An Associate Degree in Accounting or related field is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. At least three years of full-time, paid work experience in accounting or related field within the past four years is desired. Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word, PeopleSoft and Banner software

experience is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.