Student Accounts Assistant

Augusta Technical College; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Technical College seeks a Student Accounts Assistant to support financial accounting processes. The role focuses on handling student payments via Banner, maintaining AR files, and balancing cashier sessions to ensure receipt accuracy.

Key responsibilities include preparing billing for external agencies and performing routine clerical tasks, with an emphasis on accuracy and organizational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or related field required.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of bookkeeping or accounting clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Effective communications

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PeopleSoft

Banner

Job description

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

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.

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.

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