Account Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Account Technician located in Norfolk, VA. This full-time position involves reviewing and accurately posting payments, processing cash deposits, and performing bank audits. The ideal candidate will possess strong bookkeeping skills and experience in clerical accounting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in higher education institutions. This role supports the financial operations of the organization and is crucial for maintaining accuracy in student accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience involving clerical accounting and accounts receivables.
• Experience with large cash volume handling.
• Knowledge in accounting, finance, or business administration.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit, and post payments accurately.
• Process cash deposits and audits.
• Assist with daily bank deposits.

Skills

Basic bookkeeping/accounting principles

Office procedures and equipment

Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)

Ability to perform calculations

Prepare financial reports

Verifying fiscal documents

Communicate effectively

Research and resolve inquiries

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Ellucian/SunGard/Banner products

Job description

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.

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 work with numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately in a high volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements.
• Demonstrated ability to verify fiscal documents for accuracy and completion; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate accounting information, policies, and/or procedures in a manner easily understood by the customer.
• Demonstrated ability to work with detailed information on a continual basis; and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to research and resolve inquiries.

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 inquiries or complaints concerning accounts. Some experience related to handling large volume of cash.

Additional Considerations

• 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 Ellucian/SunGard/Banner 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

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.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s 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. Use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.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 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) in 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 © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.