Student Accounting Data Specialist

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama's Student Accounting department seeks a detail-oriented Data Specialist to handle student and departmental financial transactions in Banner and TouchNet. You will balance payments, assist students with payment issues, and ensure accurate deposit processing on TouchNet cashiering.

Responsibilities include maintaining high levels of customer service, supporting FERPA compliance, and answering questions about 1098T statements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with four years of bookkeeping or clerical accounting experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with student accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and processes student and departmental financial transactions using Banner and TouchNet.
• Assists, directs and services students concerning payment and refunding issues using Banner and TouchNet.
• Receives and processes, including accurately balancing, tuition payments and departmental deposits on TouchNet cashiering system.
• Reviews and processes petty cash transactions on the TouchNet cashiering system.
• Assists in verification of incoming cash from the bank.
• Checks and processes depository daily for various payments and deposits.
• Assists students and parents at the Teller window.
• Maintains a high level of customer service when interacting with students and parents via email, telephone and in person.
• Complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act when counseling students and parents.
• Answers general student questions regarding 1098T statements.
• Assists with imaging deferment and FERPA forms.
• Processes third party payments for vendor accounts; responsible for daily maintenance of office hardware.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Clerical accounting

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Banner

TouchNet

Job description

Student Accounting Data Specialist - 004883

Position Title Student Accounting Data Specialist - 004883

Division

Division Finance and Administration

Department

Department 172600 - Student Accounting

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of bookkeeping or clerical accounting experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Academic student accounting experience is preferred.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Student Accounting department is seeking to hire a Student Accounting Data Specialist.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Evaluates and processes student and departmental financial transactions through the Banner and TouchNet payment information systems.
• Assists, directs and services students concerning payment and refunding issues using the Banner and TouchNet payment information systems.
• Receives and processes, including accurately balancing, tuition payments and departmental deposits on TouchNet cashiering system.
• Reviews and processes petty cash transactions on the TouchNet cashiering system.
• Assists in verification of incoming cash from the bank.
• Checks and processes depository daily for various payments and deposits.
• Assists students and parents at the Teller window.
• Maintains a high level of customer service when interacting with students and parents via email, telephone and in person.
• Complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act when counseling students and parents.
• Answers general student questions regarding 1098T statements.
• Assists with imaging deferment and FERPA forms.
• Processes third party payments for vendor accounts; responsible for daily maintenance of office hardware (computers, printers, fax machine, etc.).
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/30/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individualsfor staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • USA website
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • HigherEd Jobs
  • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
  • Facebook
  • Word of mouth
  • Other

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment OpportunityInvestigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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