Accounting Assistant III

College of Southern Nevada • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Based on the volume of applications received this recruitment may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible This position will be responsible for processing payments, answering student inquiries, processing departmental deposits, balance their cash drawer on a daily basis, and handle quarterly audits. Under direct supervision, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of progressively responsible clerical accounting experience which included duties such as responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and/or other accounting data; setting up computer spreadsheets to record, track organize and report data; researching and interpreting financial to data prepare reports and respond to budget and accounts related inquiries; and reconciling accounts; OR one year of experience as an Accounting Assistant II in Nevada State service which included clerical accounting duties as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a diverse/multicultural student body and workforce.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, verify, and process information and related documents for student accounts and departmental deposits.
• Review student account information for accuracy and make adjustments to correct or update account information.
• Access student account information and respond to inquiries regarding applied payments and/or disbursed funds.
• Perform daily reconciliation of cash drawer by using Peoplesoft data.
• Prepares and process daily records of deposit and the use of time management to transfer records to partnering departments.
• Assist with quarterly audits for external departments and retain documentation regarding audits.
• Maintain logs of bank deposits and money exchange orders to armored carrier.
• Receive, process, and apply third party vouchers.
• Provided customer service to all students, departments, and vendors.
• Apply knowledge and skills to individual circumstances of the customer.
• Follow defined guidelines and procedures.
• Must exhibit professionalism, be attentive to detail, and display a positive work attitude.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Must be willing to rotate three campuses.
• Show flexibility and willingness to adapt to new procedures.

Benefits

• The College of Southern Nevada offers a generous benefit package, including an excellent 19.25% PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan), vacation & sick leave benefits, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
• Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal).
• Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions.
• As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs.
• Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees