Accounting Technician

McLennan Community College • Waco, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a front-facing, student-service cashiering role responsible for assisting students with payments, account inquiries, and financial aid–related transactions. The position processes deposits, prepares daily closeouts, and reconciles cashier sessions to ensure accurate financial records. The Accounting Technician also manages child care accounts and prepares various college invoice billings. Additional responsibilities include coordinating with third-party vendors to establish, maintain, and troubleshoot student refund accounts and student ID card services. This position receives general direction from the Sr. Accountant and exercises no supervision. NOTE: This is a security sensitive position, and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

Requirements

• Cash-handling principles, internal controls, and reconciliation practices
• Accounts receivable processes, billing, and collections
• Accounting principles and financial recordkeeping procedures
• College policies and regulations related to student accounts, payments, and refunds
• Financial aid disbursement and its impact on student accounts
• Office practices and use of modern office equipment and technology
• Microsoft Office Suite and accounting/enterprise systems (e.g., Colleague, Banner)
• Performing mathematical calculations and resolving account discrepancies
• Providing professional, solution-oriented customer service
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in financial transactions
• Interpreting and applying federal, state, and college policies and regulations
• Analyzing and interpreting financial data for reporting and decision-making
• Handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Maintaining professionalism and composure in challenging situations
• Working independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with students, employees, and the public
• Adapting to new technologies, processes, and work priorities in a dynamic environment
• Providing caring, high-quality service by creating welcoming experiences, communicating clearly and proactively, addressing needs with professionalism and empathy, and ensuring individuals are thoughtfully connected to appropriate resources.
• High School Diploma or GED
• More than one year of work experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university (a minimum of 12 college credits plus relevant work experience may be substituted for required degree)
• Work experience in general cashiering, cash handling, reconciling, Higher Education, Student Accounts Receivables, and/or Financial Aid

Responsibilities

• Assisting students with payments, account inquiries, and financial aid–related transactions.
• Processing deposits.
• Preparing daily closeouts.
• Reconciling cashier sessions to ensure accurate financial records.
• Managing child care accounts.
• Preparing various college invoice billings.
• Coordinating with third-party vendors to establish, maintain, and troubleshoot student refund accounts and student ID card services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED