Student Financial Services: Accounting Tech II

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Arapahoe Community College in Colorado is seeking a diligent Accounting Technician II to manage cashiering functions, handle student payments, and support interdepartmental accounting processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and adherence to cash-handling procedures within the Cashier's Office on the Littleton campus.

The position requires two years of accounting-related experience or education, proficiency with Banner and Excel, and the ability to work additional hours as

Qualifications

• Two years of technical accounting experience or bookkeeping as the primary function of the job.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience providing customer service and interfacing with a variety of people from many levels within an organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary face-to-face contact for Student Financial Services, providing professional communication and account navigation assistance.
• Process payments for tuition, fees, and miscellaneous charges with high accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist students with delinquent accounts, payment plans, financial aid questions, and refund options.
• Research student accounts and financial aid entries to address inquiries.
• Balance and close cash drawers daily, preparing and verifying batches and deposits in compliance with cash-handling procedures.
• Reconcile and deposit daily revenue following established cash-handling procedures.
• Support scheduled office coverage, including extended hours during peak periods.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Education

Two years college in Accounting/Finance

Associate's degree in Accounting

Tools

Banner system

Microsoft Excel

10-key adding machine

Job description

Arapahoe Community College in Colorado is seeking a diligent Accounting Technician II to manage cashiering functions, handle student payments, and support interdepartmental accounting processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and adherence to cash-handling procedures within the Cashier's Office on the Littleton campus.

The position requires two years of accounting-related experience or education, proficiency with Banner and Excel, and the ability to work additional hours as